The Cable
Desmond Elliot, the actor-turned-politician, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for a third term to represent the Surulere constituency as a lawmaker in the Lagos house of assembly
The primary election took place on Friday at Akerele Primary Health Centre, Surulere.
It was conducted under the watch of the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Thirty ad hoc delegates drawn from nine wards in the constituency started voting at around 2:45 pm.
Announcing the result, Demola Omotosho, the returning officer, declared Elliot the winner.
He said that the actor-turned-politician polled 30 votes as the sole contestant for the ticket.
In a statement via his Twitter page, Elliot thanked his supporters for finding him worthy of a third term.
“Thank you Surulere for the opportunity to serve you again. With your overwhelming support, we took the step towards ensuring our great party emerges victorious in the next general election coming up next year,” he wrote.
“It is my pleasure to express my profound gratitude as I am considered worthy by every constituent, as you all supported my return to the state house of assembly…
