The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Get together has mentioned the acceptability of its candidate for the Surulere I Federal Constituency by-election will give the celebration an edge over different contestants.
The Lagos State Chairman of the celebration, Mr Dele Oladeji, who disclosed this in an interview with the Information Company of Nigeria on Friday, mentioned the celebration had begun preparations for the election.
“We’re ready for the Surulere constituency I bye-election. We will likely be having our main elections quickly. Our aspirants are prepared for the election and the competition.
“We’re very constructive of profitable.
“The acceptability of our candidate will give us the sting on this election coupled with the not-too-good efficiency of the ruling celebration on the central.
“We’re very optimistic of profitable this election if the ballot will likely be free, peaceable and credible,” the chairman mentioned.
He mentioned the celebration recognised the load of the ruling APC, particularly the affect of the Chief of Workers to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, within the constituency.
Oladeji mentioned that Accord would swing a shock because the celebration had begun mobilisation.
He, nevertheless, mentioned the probabilities of the celebration additionally rely on the power of the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) to conduct free and truthful elections.
INEC had fastened Feb. 3, 2024, for the conduct of re-run and bye-elections in 9 states, together with Surulere Federal Constituency I, Home of Representatives.
The Surulere seat turned vacant after President Bola Tinubu appointed Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Workers.
Previous to his appointment, Gbajabiamila occupied the seat.