Damilola Ayinde-Marshall, the daughter of renowned Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidacy for Surulere Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Her victory in the party primaries, held in Lagos on Wednesday, was achieved through a consensus arrangement after multiple aspirants stepped down in her favor, according to party sources.
Gratitude and Commitment
Following her emergence, the lawyer and Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture expressed gratitude to party leaders, delegates, supporters, and constituents for their confidence. She described the outcome as a collective win for democracy and community representation.
“The voice of the people has spoken, and it has spoken clearly. This triumph is not just a victory for one person; it is a victory for democracy, for progress, and for every constituent who believes in a brighter future for our communities,” she said.
Appreciation to Stakeholders
In a follow-up message on her Instagram page, Ayinde-Marshall thanked APC stakeholders and fellow aspirants for their participation in the primary process. “Dear good people of Surulere Constituency II, leaders, constituents and stakeholders. Thank you, fellow aspirants. Thank you for coming out en masse to vote for me, Damilola Ayinde Marshall ESQ, at the just concluded APC primaries,” she stated.
The 31-year-old politician pledged to focus on legislation and initiatives aimed at improving development within her constituency if elected in 2027. She promised not to take the mandate for granted and vowed active representation at the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Promise of Diligent Representation
“I do not take your trust and confidence in me for granted. Thank you for making me the flag bearer of our great party, the APC, to represent my constituency, Surulere Constituency II, at the forthcoming general election in 2027. I promise to represent my community and my constituency diligently. I promise to move motions that will help in the development of my constituency and Lagos State at large,” she added.
Ayinde-Marshall has built her political profile around youth inclusion, women’s participation in governance, and grassroots mobilization. During her campaign, she adopted the slogan “Youth Lokan,” positioning herself as part of a new generation of leaders seeking broader youth representation in Lagos politics.
Previous APC Primary Disqualification
In related news, the APC recently disqualified Kashim Musa Tumsah from the Yobe State gubernatorial primaries. The APC governorship primary is scheduled for Monday, May 25.
