Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary election held in Surulere Constituency I of Lagos State.
Speaking with journalists on Wednesday after casting his vote at Ward G2 (Adeniran Ogunsanya Ward 5) located within Alaka Housing Estate in Surulere, Gbajabiamila described the exercise as peaceful, orderly and transparent.
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives expressed satisfaction with the behaviour of party members and the overall atmosphere surrounding the primary election.
“You know, this is my ward, Ward G2, and I have been voting here in Ward G2 for as long as I have been in politics,” he said.
“And anytime I come to vote, whatever office or election it is, my reaction is always the same. When I see peaceful, fair, credible, orderly elections, I am always very happy.”
“And that is exactly what I have seen today,” Gbajabiamila added.
He also praised the level of participation recorded during the APC primary, noting that turnout was impressive despite the fact that the exercise involved internal party elections.
“The turnout, considering that we are talking about primaries here, has been very impressive. People have been peaceful and orderly,” he stated.
“The election has been free and transparent, and I am happy to see that. So, I congratulate the people of Ward G2.”
Gbajabiamila further disclosed that reports reaching him from other wards within the constituency also suggested that the exercise remained peaceful across the area.
“From what I am hearing, the feedback I am getting, it is the same across the board,” he said.
His comments come shortly after incumbent lawmaker Desmond Elliot announced his withdrawal from the primary election.
Desmond Elliot reportedly cited intimidation and alleged harassment of his supporters as reasons for stepping down from the contest.
The development has continued to generate reactions within political circles in Lagos as preparations intensify ahead of future elections in the state.
