Emmanuel lkpeama
The Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu ‘Dullar’, has commended the peaceful conduct and high level of participation witnessed during the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections.
He applauded party members, aspirants, and stakeholders for displaying maturity, unity, and a strong commitment to democratic values.
Hon. Salawu emphasized the importance of addressing post-primary concerns through the proper channels. He recognized the establishment of the APC Appeal and Petition Panel at the state level, chaired by Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State.
He noted that the panel, with RT. Hon. Jokotola Pelumi (a former speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly), Hon. Larne Ogunyemi (former lawmaker and scribe of the party) and other respected members, is tasked with reviewing complaints from aspirants who participated in the primaries.
Hon Salawu went further to urge the aggrieved members to refrain from public demonstrations or street protests, noting that Somolu’s peace and unity should remain untarnished.
“Our community has long been a symbol of peaceful coexistence, and we must work collectively to preserve that tradition,” he said.
The Chairman confirmed that his administration is working closely with security agencies to maintain law and order during this sensitive period.
He assured residents that any attempt to disrupt public peace will be met with decisive action, in line with the law.
The Council boss also called on party faithful to remain confident in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He stressed that the APC’s structure, from the national to grassroots levels, remains solid, visionary, and inclusive.
With the emergence of Hon. Lateef Ashimi as the APC Chairmanship flagbearer in Somolu, Hon. Salawu urged all members to unite.
“Let us take the party’s decision as final and come together to support our candidate. The peace of Somolu and the future of our great party must always take precedence over individual ambition,” he concluded.