Olaitan Folorunsho, popularly known as Olawestern, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I after defeating three other aspirants in the party’s Lagos State House of Assembly primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The primary elections, which took place in several areas including Ikeja, Agege and Lagos Mainland, were largely peaceful and orderly.
Folorunsho dominated the poll with 851 votes to win the contest.
Results announced at Ward C showed that Olulade Omoniyi polled 22 votes, K.O. Ogunbadejo secured 25 votes, while Eniola Adeshina recorded 39 votes.
Folorunsho, however, dominated the poll with 851 votes to emerge winner of the contest.
His emergence has since attracted praise from party leaders, stakeholders and supporters within Amuwo-Odofin, many of whom described the outcome as a positive development for the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
Addressing party members after the exercise, Folorunsho called for unity among APC supporters and urged residents to mobilise support for all candidates of the party in the forthcoming elections.
“We must continue to support the right candidates who have the experience and capacity to move the constituency forward. Hon. Seyi Lawal has shown commitment to the people and the growth of the APC,” he said.
He also appreciated party leaders, delegates and supporters for their support throughout the primary process.
“I am indeed honoured by the massive turnout, show of love and support received during this peaceful and hitch-free primary process,” he added.
Folorunsho stated that his focus at the Lagos State House of Assembly would centre on grassroots development, empowerment programmes and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of residents across the constituency.
He further commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as impactful leadership and infrastructural development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Meanwhile, Seyi Lawal emerged as the consensus candidate for Ikeja Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly race.
Reacting to Lawal’s emergence, the Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Samsondeen Oloyede, expressed confidence in his capacity to provide effective representation for the constituency.
Oloyede described Lawal’s candidacy as an opportunity for improved representation and development in Ikeja Constituency I, expressing optimism over his expected return to the Lagos State House of Assembly.