Bariga APC Grassroots Reject Ali Balogun, Demand Restoration of Apata’s Mandate
Leaders, youth executives, and grassroots mobilizers in Somolu Constituency II, Bariga LCDA, have rejected the imposition of Ali Balogun as the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagbearer for the constituency, warning it could cost the party victory in the general election. In a protest letter dated June 1, 2026 and addressed to the APC National Working Committee, Lagos State Executive Committee, and apex leaders of Somolu Constituency II, the stakeholders described the move as “undemocratic” and a “direct invitation to electoral disaster.” The group accused Balogun of being a “political stranger” with no history of contributing to or building the party structure in Bariga LCDA. They contrasted him with incumbent assembly member Hon. Samuel Oluwafemi Apata, whom they called a “deeply rooted grassroots leader” who has consistently stood by the party and the people. Citing figures from the party primaries, the stakeholders said Apata secured over 9,000 votes from loyal members...