The member representing Somolu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Samuel Apata, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy surrounding the outcome of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election, insisting that he was denied the party’s return ticket despite emerging victorious at the poll.
Speaking during an interview in Lagos on Wednesday, Apata maintained that he won the primary election by a significant margin but was not recognised as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election.
The lawmaker expressed confidence that President Tinubu would ensure justice prevailed, describing himself as a loyal APC member who remains committed to the party’s ideals and principles.
According to him, the outcome announced after the primary did not reflect the votes cast by party members during the exercise.
“I contested for the second-term ticket and won convincingly with 9,081 votes. It is unfortunate that someone who came a distant third, with only 677 votes, was eventually declared the candidate.
“I believe in party supremacy and due process. Personally, I am grateful to President Bola Tinubu for providing us with this APC platform but I want my second-term ticket.
“President Tinubu is a man of justice, and I am confident that he will look into this matter and ensure that the right thing is done,” he said.
Apata recalled his long-standing involvement in politics, noting that he had previously contested twice for the chairmanship position of Bariga Local Council Development Area and had also sought election into
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