APC Members Endorse Faleke for House of Representatives Seat

On Saturday, a large number of supporters gathered across Ikeja Federal Constituency to back Rep. James Faleke’s unopposed bid for a fifth term in the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that party members and supporters arrived early for the primary election, which was conducted peacefully under the supervision of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and security personnel.

In Ward A, Anifowose, Ikeja, attendees sang solidarity songs and displayed party banners in support of the lawmaker.

Mr. Austin Omoruyi, Special Adviser to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government on Special Duties, told NAN that the exercise represented a strong endorsement of Faleke’s leadership and representation.

“Today is a show of support for James Faleke because the people believe in his leadership and representation.”
“He has continued to serve the people and deliver the dividends of democracy across the constituency,” he said.

Omoruyi added that Faleke, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, remains the sole aspirant for the APC ticket in Ikeja Federal Constituency.

“There is no opposition against him because party members are satisfied with his performance.”
“Our people came out massively because they appreciate what he has done over the years,” he said.

He described the primary election in the ward as peaceful and orderly, noting that party members conducted themselves responsibly throughout the exercise.

APC supporter Mr. Odunlami Dauda said the large turnout reflected Faleke’s popularity among residents and party faithful.

“Nigerians support leaders who stay connected with the people, and that is what Faleke has done.”
“That is why many party members are standing firmly behind him again,” he said.

Dauda described Faleke’s unopposed emergence as a sign of unity and confidence within the APC in Ikeja.

“When a candidate is unopposed, it shows party members are united and satisfied with his leadership,” he said.

Another supporter, Mrs. Kemi Balogun, said women and youths in the constituency remain supportive of the lawmaker because of his regular engagement with residents.

“Many women and young people identify with him because they have benefited from his programmes and support initiatives,” she said.

Mr. Iyanda Kazeem, an APC supporter at Ward G, Powerline, Oke-Ira, also described the process as peaceful and orderly.

Faleke, who is seeking a fifth term, urged party members to remain peaceful during the exercise.

“I am going round the wards in Ikeja to appreciate everyone for the love and support shown to me.”
“I urge you all to remain law‑abiding and ensure your votes count while conducting yourselves peacefully,” he said.

He pledged to continue serving the people and assured residents of more democratic dividends.

NAN reports that Faleke was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2011 and was subsequently re‑elected in 2015, 2019 and 2023.

The lawmaker later visited some polling centres to thank supporters and party members.

(NAN)

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