An aspirant for the Lagos Central
Senatorial District seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
Mr Olumide Kola-Lawal, has withdrawn from the race in support of the incumbent,
Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun.
Kola-Lawal said the decision was in
compliance with the party’s consensus arrangement and in line with its rules
and discipline. He, however, maintained that his withdrawal was voluntary and
not the result of coercion.
Addressing journalists in Lagos, the
aspirant urged his supporters to rally behind the APC and Eshinlokun ahead of
the 2027 general elections. He also called on them to support President
Bola Tinubu, the party’s governorship candidate and other APC flag bearers.
He described his decision as “not a
retreat from service, but a reaffirmation of commitment to unity, discipline
and the greater good of the party.”
Kola-Lawal explained that his ambition,
which crystallised in February 2025 after consultations and reflection, was
driven by a desire to serve rather than personal interest. He noted that over
the past year, he undertook multiple visits from the United States to Nigeria
to engage stakeholders across the Lagos Central Senatorial District.
According to him, the consultations
spanned all 13 local governments and local council development areas, covering
over 90 electoral wards, alongside town hall meetings and engagements with
community leaders.
He said the process deepened his
understanding of leadership as service rooted in listening and inclusiveness.
“In line with the provisions of
the Electoral Act and the consensus framework adopted by our great
party, I have decided to suspend my campaign forthwith,” he said.
Kola-Lawal pledged loyalty to the APC
and expressed support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as well as Eshinlokun’s
return to the Senate.
He urged his supporters and associates
to remain committed to the party, stressing that the movement they built
transcends individual ambition and remains anchored on shared values and
collective vision.
“This is not the end of the journey, but
a step in a larger path of service,” he added.
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