- Agency Report
Mrs Mojisola Meranda, Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, has won the APC Lagos State House of Assembly Apapa Constituency I primary with 2,926 votes.
This according to the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results.
There was an unprecedented turnout of All Progressives Congress faithful during the primaries held at Ijora, Apapa Constituency I, Lagos on Wednesday.
The exercise, held at Ijora Oloye Nursery and Primary School, began around 1:00 p.m. and was peaceful in spite of large attendance.
Four candidates contested the sole ticket: Meranda, Esan Adedotun, Mike Egbayelo and Elizabeth Toluwalope.
Delegates and agents arrived from 9:00 a.m., while DSS, police and NSCDC personnel provided security at the venue.
Meranda arrived around 12:45 p.m. to cheers and said: “I thank you all for the support; it is massive.”
Mr Adams Aremu, APC youth leader in Ijora, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Meranda enjoyed strong grassroots support and described the primaries as a “victory day” for her.
He added that her projects across Apapa Constituency I cut across wards, supporting small businesses and attracting widespread community backing.
Another party executive, Joseph Layode, said residents had spoken through their votes and praised Meranda’s performance in office.
“She could become the next Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” he said.
Mrs Folasade Ojomo, a delegate, said continuity was best for the constituency and backed Meranda’s leadership.
NAN reports peaceful conduct in spite of massive turnout across wards in Apapa Constituency I. NAN