By: Manoah Kikekon
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| NDC and George Olawande |
AMUWO ODOFIN, LAGOS — In a major political milestone ahead of the upcoming legislative polls, the lawmaker representing Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency, Hon. George Folarin Olawande, has emerged victorious in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives Primary Election.
The keenly contested primary, which took place across designated centers on Friday, May 29, 2026, solidifies Olawande’s position as the party's official flagbearer. Party insiders point to his strong grassroots infrastructure and recent legislative track record as the decisive factors behind his dominant performance among voting delegates.
The primary election serves as a critical operational test for the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as it rapidly scales its political footprint across Lagos State. For Olawande, the overwhelming support from party faithful indicates a deep-seated satisfaction with his community-focused style of governance.
Following the formal collation of votes, constituency stakeholders released a joint statement celebrating the outcome as an authentic reflection of popular will:
"Emerging victorious in a keenly contested primary election is a clear demonstration of the confidence, trust, and overwhelming support he continues to enjoy among party faithful and stakeholders across the constituency."
Key Details of the NDC Primary Election
Flagbearer Candidate, Hon. George Folarin Olawande.
Federal Constituency, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State
Political Platform, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Primary Election Date, Friday, May 29, 2026.
Target Election Cycle, 2027 General Elections.
A Record of Impactful Grassroots Governance
Throughout his active tenure, Olawande has built a reputation centered on accessibility, humility, and structured constituency interventions. Supporters frequently cite his proactive approach to local infrastructure projects, education support, and youth empowerment as core values that resonated deeply with the choosing delegates.
The lawmaker's campaign team emphasized that the victory stands as validation for a leadership philosophy completely centered around human capital development:
"This remarkable victory is a testament to Hon. Olawande's outstanding leadership, dedication to public service, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency."
With the intra-party primary now officially concluded, the leadership of the NDC in Lagos is shifting its focus toward building a highly inclusive coalition. Party leaders are actively calling on former aspirants, party organs, and strategic voting blocks to close ranks to ensure success in the general elections.
Emphasizing the necessity of internal party cohesion, the leadership council concluded with a definitive call to action for all supporters:
"The primary election is now behind us, and the task ahead is to work collectively towards achieving an even greater victory at the polls. Together, we can build on this momentum and ensure that the voice of the people remains strong and well represented."
The formal presentation of the certificate of return is expected to take place at the NDC state secretariat in the coming days, paving the way for the inauguration of the general election campaign machinery.