Remi Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, has announced his plan to contest for the Agege Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, making the declaration on Thursday during a gathering held at Dopemu in Agege, Lagos State, where party leaders and community stakeholders showed support for his ambition.
The event brought together party figures from Agege and Orile-Agege, alongside traditional rulers, religious leaders, traders, artisans, and members of different ethnic groups, reflecting broad participation from across the constituency. The meeting served as a platform for Bello to formally present his intention ahead of the next election cycle.
During the gathering, party stakeholders expressed confidence in Bello’s ability to represent the constituency, pointing to his relationship with the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and his experience within the party structure. Supporters described him as someone prepared to take on legislative responsibilities and deliver on the needs of the people.
Bello, while addressing attendees, appreciated the support he received and described his ambition as a collective effort driven by the people of the constituency. He stated that his focus would be on serving residents and addressing local concerns if given the opportunity to represent them in the assembly.
A youth representative at the event also noted that Bello’s support base cuts across various groups in the area, including market associations, artisans, and youth bodies, adding that his engagement with residents had helped build trust among the people.
The meeting ended with calls for unity among party members and stakeholders as preparations continue toward the forthcoming election in the constituency, with Bello positioning himself as a contender for the seat.





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