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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared former aide to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, the winner of the Surulere Constituency I House of Assembly primary election in Lagos State.
While declaring Odunuga-Bakare the winner on Wednesday, the Local Government Area returning officer, Yussuf Kelani, said she polled a total of 11,625 votes, officially making her the party’s candidate for the constituency.
In a post on her X account, she expressed gratitude to residents following her victory in the party’s primary election.
“Hello Surulere, I want to sincerely say thank you very much. I am truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the love and support you have shown me today,” she said.
She appreciated residents who left their daily activities to participate in the election, describing their support as a major source of motivation.
“Many of you left your businesses, work, and families early this morning just to come out and vote. Your sacrifice, commitment, and belief in me mean so much, and I do not take them for granted,” she stated.
A HEART FULL OF GRATITUDE THANK YOU, SURULERE CONSTITUENCY 1
With deep gratitude and humility, I sincerely thank the great people of Surulere Constituency 1 for the overwhelming confidence and support shown to me at the APC primaries today! pic.twitter.com/bmISbapVAr
— Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare (@thebbaproject) May 20, 2026
The election, which was held across six wards in Surulere, saw Odunnuga-Bakare win all six wards with large margins. The exercise reportedly featured the incumbent lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, who alleged intimidation across all zones.
Following this, Odunnuga-Bakare becomes the APC flag bearer for the Surulere I House of Assembly seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former aide also expressed appreciation to party members and stakeholders across the constituency.
“I am honoured to have emerged as the flag bearer of our great party. To our leaders, youths, women’s wing, artisans, and every supporter across Surulere, I say thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she said.
She pledged to justify the confidence voters reposed in her.
“I promise you that I will not disappoint you, and your votes and trust in me will never be wasted. Tomorrow, I am hopeful that we will all come out again in our thousands to support the candidacy of Obafemi Hamzat and President Bola Tinubu and continue the journey towards a better future for all,” she said.
Odunuga-Bakare called for continued mobilisation in support of the party’s broader ticket.
