Apex leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, led by former Minister of State for Defence Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, have endorsed Hon. Moses Olarewaju as the party's consensus candidate for the House of Representatives ahead of the forthcoming primaries. At a stakeholders' meeting on Monday, 38 of 42 participants declared support for Olarewaju. Three aspirants — Tunde Sanusi, Rasheed Jimoh, and Prince Adeola Adegbenga — stepped down for him. Obanikoro congratulated Olarewaju while noting that other aspirants retain their constitutional right to contest.
Key Points
- Olarewaju gains a strong endorsement from influential party leaders, boosting his chances.
- Three aspirants stepping down reduces the risk of a contentious primary.
- Voters in Amuwo-Odofin see a clearer picture of who the party leadership favours.
- Any aspirant contesting now runs against the collective decision of constituency leaders.
- Obanikoro's backing signals the party's direction for the 2027 election cycle.
Watch whether any aspirant defies the consensus decision and contests the primary, and how the party manages the outcome.
Sources: Daily Post
