Citing alleged intimidation of his supporters, Lagos State lawmaker Desmond Elliot has formally pulled out of the All Progressives Congress primary contest for the Surulere 1 seat in the House of Assembly.
At the party’s primary on Wednesday at the Paddington mini stadium on Western Avenue, Elliot announced his withdrawal from the race.
The actor-turned-politician further claimed that despite his repeated efforts, the electoral officers refused to let his followers enter the polling place.
He said, “And of course, in all zones, they’ve been intimidating and stopping us. I want to officially announce my withdrawal from this particular race. This is my ward. If you go outside, those are my people outside.”
Additionally, he said that, despite his repeated appeals to election officials, many of his supporters were not allowed into the polling area.
“They’ve not been allowed,” Elliot stated shortly before announcing his withdrawal from the contest.
Following the development, his supporters staged a peaceful protest and gradually exited the venue alongside him.
Elliot also clarified that he chose to leave the location in order to prevent any disruption of law and order, emphasising that no election was worth the deaths.
Additionally, he urged the APC leadership to guarantee a free and fair election process throughout the state.
BACKSTORY…
This comes after lawmaker representing Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has raised concerns over the withdrawal of his security aides.
The lawmaker made the allegation just hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary election scheduled for May 20, 2026.
In a trending video circulating on social media, Elliot accused party leaders and local government officials of allegedly pressuring party members to support a preferred aspirant.TV & Video.
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