06/05/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF STRATEGIC WITHDRAWAL & DECLARATION OF SUPPORT
Following extensive consultations with respected leaders, critical stakeholders, and the crème de la crème within our great party, the All Progressives Congress, I have taken a well-considered, deliberate, and principled decision to voluntarily withdraw my aspiration to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1, in the forthcoming 2027 elections.
Let me state clearly and unequivocally that this decision is not borne out of any inability, but rather a demonstration of my unflinching loyalty, discipline, and deep respect for party leadership, unity, and the well-established progressive structure that has consistently delivered victories for our party.
As committed Progressives, we recognise that the strength of our party lies not merely in individual ambition, but in collective purpose, strategic alignment, and the continuity of responsible leadership.
In this spirit, I am pleased to formally declare my full, total, and unwavering support for the re-election of a distinguished lawmaker, a humble servant-leader, and a quintessential representative of our people, Hon. Gbolahan Adetokunbo Ogunleye (OGA), for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1.
In furtherance of this commitment, I paid a strategic visit to the OGA Constituency Office in Ikorodu, Lagos, where I was warmly received with a resounding show of unity by OGA himself, Hon. Gbolahan Adetokunbo Ogunleye, the incumbent and aspiring Member, Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA); Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Lanre Agbaje, Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Lagos State; Hon. Afini, former Secretary to Ikorodu Central Local Government; the Director General, OGA Campaign Organization; Hon. Kemi Arowosegbe, former Supervisor for Women Affairs, Ikorodu West; Comrade Ahmed Busari (Laluko); and other eminent leaders and stakeholders.
The engagement was highly successful, forward-looking, and unifying, reinforcing our shared commitment to the continued progress of Ikorodu Constituency 1 under the banner of our great party.
Consequently, I have, without reservation, pledged my total and unconditional support to the re-election bid of OGA and have further committed to fully mobilise my political structure and the entire Turning Point Agenda (TPA) Team to integrate seamlessly into the OGA Campaign Organization, as part of a broader strategic consolidation for victory.
This decision reflects not a retreat, but a responsible alignment with party wisdom and a higher commitment to unity, continuity, and the collective interest of our people.
I remain steadfast in my loyalty to the APC and resolute in my dedication to the growth, stability, and sustained development of Ikorodu Constituency 1.
Together, we move forward; stronger, united, and victorious.
Victoria Ascerta!!!
E-signed:
*Hon. Barr. Paul Oluwaseun Mashote
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