Desmond Elliot Alleges Security Withdrawal to Sway Surulere APC Primary

Desmond Elliot, who represents Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, says his security aides were suddenly withdrawn just hours before the APC primary on May 20, 2026. He claims this move is part of a wider effort by party leaders and local government officials to favour a rival candidate. In a viral video, Elliot accused some party executives of intimidation, coercion and threatening grassroots supporters with the loss of empowerment benefits. He also alleged that officials who backed him were removed from their positions to weaken his campaign. This dispute has sparked fresh debate over internal democracy and fairness in Lagos State’s APC primary processes.

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