Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, former special adviser on housing to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, has secured the endorsement of some political stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Surulere 1 constituency ahead of the 2027 Lagos house of assembly election.
According to NAN, the endorsement followed a weeklong tour of all
political wards in the constituency by Odunuga-Bakare and her team to solicit
support for her bid.
The visit covered Wards E, E1, F1, F2, F3, G, G1, G2, and G3, alongside
meetings with other key stakeholders, and ended on Saturday.
Odunuga-Bakare, who recently resigned from her appointment in the
Sanwo-Olu administration, is seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket
alongside Desmond Elliot, a Nollywood actor.
Elliot currently represents Surulere 1 at the assembly and is seeking a
fourth term.
Speaking during the tour, Khadijat Kareem, one of the political leaders
in Surulere, endorsed Odunuga-Bakare, vouching for her competence and
leadership capacity.
“When we talk about experience and competence, Barakat has both. She
served well as leader of the legislative council and special adviser to
Governor Sanwo-Olu, and she will deliver as our representative,” Kareem said.
“She is a go-getter, a hardworking person. She is a youth who
understands the demands of governance, and she will do well for us.
“I want to appeal to all our men and women, our party members and
leaders, let us support Barakat to succeed. I am standing here to assure all of
you that we will not regret supporting her.”
Kareem added that the impact of Bola Tinubu’s administration was being
felt across Lagos, including Surulere, noting that the constituency needed a
representative who would attract more dividends of democracy.
She said supporting the aspirant would translate to progress and quality
representation.
Also speaking, Sulaiman Yusuf, an APC leader, commended Elliot’s
performance but said it was time to support Odunuga-Bakare.
“Let us be sincere with ourselves, this young woman deserves to be
supported for the seat this time around. The other time, she stepped down, but
this is her time,” he said.
“Desmond Elliot has done his best for the constituency, but there is
time for everything. He has served for three terms and it is time to give
another person the opportunity.
“Barakat is young and competent and she is somebody we can rely on for
performance. I declare my support for her and I want everyone else to support
her.”
In her remarks, Odunuga-Bakare thanked party leaders and supporters for
their backing.
“I thank you all for this show of overwhelming love for me and support
for my bid. God bless you all,” she said.
“As you all know, I am passionate about the development of Surulere. I
want to represent you at the assembly to further bring home dividends of
democracy. I value your support and love and I urge you to keep supporting me.
“We are having the assembly primaries on March 20. I am counting on your
support to emerge as our party’s flag bearer.
“Please, support my aspiration, and I promise you that I will raise the
bar and deliver.
“This is not the time to fight; this is a time to unite for the good of
APC and Surulere. I am for Surulere and will not disappoint.”
The aspirant also donated N1 million to party members in each of the
wards visited.
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