By Akinwale Kasali
Before he withdrew, Eliot had lost woefully in the Ward of his estranged political godfather Femi Gbajabiamila, to his competitor
Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliott, representing Surulere Constituency 1, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress, APC, Primaries for the State House of Assembly Race.
The three term Lawmaker in Lagos State House of Assembly officially withdrew from the race, as his exit shifts momentum toward Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, a former aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is reported to enjoy strong backing from influential Party leaders in Surulere, most especially, Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff, CoS, to President Bola Tinubu.
Elliot announced his withdrawal in a video message, citing intimidation and political victimisation against his camp.
He alleged that his security aides were withdrawn and loyal local government workers removed from their positions ahead of the primaries.
“Intimidation, coercion, twisting and forcing people to follow their own candidate is what is existing today in Surulere,” he said, describing the atmosphere as hostile.
The withdrawal occurred on Wednesday during the APC primary election for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat in Surulere Constituency I.
Elliot said mounting pressure and concerns over fairness in the electoral process forced his exit, effectively clearing the way for other aspirants.
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