Desmond Elliot, the actor-turned-politician, has won the All
Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for a third term to represent the Surulere
constituency as a lawmaker in the Lagos house of assembly
The primary election took place on Friday at Akerele Primary
Health Centre, Surulere.
It was conducted under the watch of the officials of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Thirty ad hoc delegates drawn from nine wards in the
constituency started voting at around 2:45 pm.
Announcing the result, Demola Omotosho, the returning
officer, declared Elliot the winner.
He said that the actor-turned-politician polled 30 votes as
the sole contestant for the ticket.
In a statement via his Twitter page, Elliot thanked his
supporters for finding him worthy of a third term.
“Thank you Surulere for the opportunity to serve you again.
With your overwhelming support, we took the step towards ensuring our great
party emerges victorious in the next general election coming up next year,” he
wrote.
“It is my pleasure to express my profound gratitude as I am
considered worthy by every constituent, as you all supported my return to the
state house of assembly as your representative.
“I want to especially appreciate my leader, mentor, and
speaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Rt Hon. Femi @SpeakerGbaja, who over
time has proven to be worthy of emulation and an inspiration to me and many
others.
“I also extend my appreciation to Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa
(Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly) for his unrelenting support, advice,
and guidance.
“My warmest appreciation to the party leadership headed by
Hon. Fuad Laguda and the Executives of the local government council headed by
Hon. Sulaimon Bamidele Yusuf.
“To the Legislative
Arm of the local government headed by Hon. Barakat Akande & the Community
Development C’ttee headed by Mr. Odumosu. I am truly grateful to ALL.”
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