The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Assembly primary election for Apapa Constituency I.
Meranda secured 2,926 votes to defeat three other aspirants
in the primary election conducted on Wednesday.
The exercise took place at Ijora Oloye Nursery and Primary
School in Ijora and was reportedly peaceful despite the large turnout of
delegates, party members, and supporters.
Delegates and party agents arrived at the venue from about
9:00 a.m., while operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, the
Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC,
provided security throughout the exercise.
The APC ticket was contested by four aspirants, including
Meranda, Esan Adedotun, Mike Egbayelo, and Elizabeth Toluwalope.
Meranda arrived at the venue shortly before the commencement
of voting and was received by cheering supporters.
“I thank you all for the support; it is massive,” she said
while addressing party members.
Speaking after the exercise, the APC youth leader in Ijora,
Adams Aremu, described the outcome as a reflection of Meranda’s popularity and
grassroots acceptance within the constituency.
He stated that several projects and empowerment initiatives
executed by the lawmaker across different wards contributed to the support she
received during the primary.
Another APC official, Joseph Layode, said party members and
residents had expressed satisfaction with her performance through their votes.
According to him, Meranda’s political profile within the
state continues to rise, adding that she could eventually become Speaker of the
Lagos State House of Assembly.
A delegate, Folasade Ojomo, also backed Meranda’s return,
saying continuity would benefit the constituency.
In a separate result announced from an earlier exercise
conducted across the five wards in Apapa Constituency I, Meranda reportedly
polled 6,062 votes, while her closest challenger, Ayo Vaughan, secured 1,385
votes.
Reacting to her victory in a statement issued on Thursday,
the deputy speaker dedicated the win to APC members and supporters across the
constituency.
“To the leaders of our great party, the dedicated delegates,
my political family, and the good people of Apapa Constituency I, I express my
deepest gratitude for the overwhelming show of love, trust, and confidence
reposed in me at the just concluded APC primaries,” she said.
“This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every person
who believes in our shared vision of progress, unity, and purposeful
representation. Your support humbles me and strengthens my resolve to continue
serving with diligence, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to the growth and
development of our constituency.”
Meranda also assured constituents of her continued
commitment to their welfare and development.
“I do not take this renewed mandate for granted, and by the
grace of God, I will continue to work tirelessly for the peace, progress, and
prosperity of our people,” she added.
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