Desmond Elliot shares footage of crowded supporters denied access to accreditation
- On Wednesday, three-term Lagos State House of Assembly member Desmond Elliot withdrew from the APC primary for Surulere Constituency I, alleging that supporters were intimidated and denied access to the voting venue at Paddington Mini Stadium.
- His re-election bid faced significant hurdles after losing party establishment support, following his involvement in the January 2025 move to impeach Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, whom President Tinubu strongly backed.
- APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele countered the withdrawal claim, asserting Elliot participated but was "overwhelmingly defeated," calling him a "desperate, overtly ambitious politician" and "bad loser."
- With Elliot's exit, Barakat Bakare-Odunuga, a former Special Adviser on Housing to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, remains the sole candidate; supporters staged a peaceful protest at the venue.
- Party stalwarts had previously declared Bakare-Odunuga the consensus candidate for the next year's general election, signaling a significant shift in Surulere politics away from Elliot's previous dominance.
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Very ridiculous - APC chieftain mocks Desmond Elliot, counters withdrawal claim
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele, has countered claims by actor-turned-politician and lawmaker representing Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, that he withdrew from the party’s primary election. DAILY POST earlier reported that Desmond announced his withdrawal from the ongoing primary election, alleging intimidation. However, Ayekooto, in a post on X, countered the claim, stating …
Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Primary, alleges intimidation
Three-term lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Desmond Elliot, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the constituency seat. His withdrawal is coming at a time his opponent Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, backed by the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila is leading in the ongoing race. Elliot announced his decision in a video message on Wednesday, alleging intimidati…
APC primaries: My supporters were denied access, Desmond Elliot cries out
By Ebunoluwa Sessou A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Desmond Elliott, has alleged intimidation of his supporters during the party’s primary election, calling on the party leadership to ensure a free and fair process. Desmond, who arrived at the Paddington Mini Stadium with his entourage, alleged that many of his supporters were denied access to the polling venue. He said he repeatedly appealed to the electoral officers to allow h…
Desmond Elliot Announces Withdrawal From APC Primaries In Surulere
Desmond Elliot has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Surulere, Lagos State, citing alleged intimidation and persistent opposition within the political process. In an emotional statement, the lawmaker expressed The post Desmond Elliot Announces Withdrawal From APC Primaries In Surulere appeared first on Gistlover.
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