Gbenga Abiola urges APC supporters in Agege to maintain unity and avoid insults after the House of Assembly primary election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Agege Constituency I, Mr Gbenga Abiola, has called on his supporters to avoid insults, mockery and attacks against fellow aspirants and their followers following the conclusion of the party’s House of Assembly primary election in Lagos State.
Abiola, a former Vice-Chairman of Agege Local Government, emerged as the party’s candidate after the May 20 primary election, ending weeks of internal disputes within the constituency.
His emergence followed earlier controversies in which rival aspirant Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi was initially declared winner by some party interests before the final resolution by the APC State Chapter leadership.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Abiola said the primary election had concluded and urged party members to focus on unity ahead of the general election.
He stressed that politics should not become a source of hatred or division among individuals working toward a common political objective.
“We must remember that we are all members of the same APC family. There is no need for insults, mockery or unnecessary provocation,” he said.
Abiola appealed to supporters across Agege to exercise restraint on social media and in public discussions, warning against inflammatory remarks that could deepen divisions within the party.
He said true leadership is demonstrated through discipline, maturity and respect for opposing views, even in competitive political environments.
The APC candidate noted that all aspirants who participated in the primary contributed meaningfully to the growth of the party and deserved respect.
He called on stakeholders, party leaders and supporters to rally behind the APC’s broader electoral goals ahead of the next general election.
According to him, unity and cooperation remain essential for future electoral success and effective governance delivery.
Abiola emphasised that the contest period was over and that attention must now shift toward collective progress.
“The time for contest is over and the time for collaboration has begun. Let us work together for the progress of Agege, our party and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
He added that only a united front would guarantee stronger electoral performance and sustained political progress for the party in Agege and beyond.
