The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary election in Surulere Constituency I of Lagos State.
Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday after participating in the primary election at Ward G2 (Adeniran Ogunsanya Ward 5), situated at Alaka Housing Estate, Surulere, Lagos, Gbajabiamila described the exercise as fair, peaceful and orderly.
He expressed happiness with the conduct of the primaries, and commended party members for their conduct during the exercise.
“You know, this is my ward, Ward G2, and I have been voting here in Ward G2 for as long as I have been in politics.
“And anytime I come to vote, whatever office or election it is, my reaction is always the same. When I see peaceful, fair, credible, orderly elections, I am always very happy.
“And that is exactly what I have seen today,” he said.
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives also noted that the turnout for the primary election was impressive.
“The turnout, considering that we are talking about primaries here, has been very impressive. People have been peaceful and orderly.
“The election has been free and transparent, and I am happy to see that. So, I congratulate the people of Ward G2,” he said.
The presidential aide added that reports reaching him from other wards indicated that the exercise was peaceful across the constituency.
“From what I am hearing, the feedback I am getting, it is the same across the board,” he said.
His assessment of the exercise follows Desmond Elliot’s withdrawal from it.
The incumbent lawmaker had cited intimidation and harassment of supporters as the reason for his withdrawal.