- Former Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, popularly known as “Dullar,” has officially withdrawn from the Somolu Federal Constituency House of Representatives race under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Salawu stated that his withdrawal followed extensive consultations with key political stakeholders and associates, emphasizing his commitment to party unity and democratic stability.
- Praising the progressive leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the former council boss accepted the party’s internal consensus in good faith and urged his supporters across Lagos State to remain calm.
In Somolu Federal Constituency on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, the Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu ‘Dullar’ withdrew from the upcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Salawu, a prominent contender and the immediate past Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, made his decision public through an official statement.
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According to party insiders, the move came after high-level deliberations and strategic consultations with apex political leaders, elders, and associates within the constituency and the state chapter of the party.
In his statement, Salawu reaffirmed his unalloyed loyalty to the ruling party and praised President Bola Tinubu for maintaining a disciplined and progressive leadership style that prioritizes collective national and party interests over individual ambitions.
He noted that stepping down from the House of Representatives race was a sacrifice made in the spirit of party supremacy, consensus building, and the preservation of political harmony within the Somolu district ahead of the general elections.
Accepting the development without protest, the former council chief appealed to his extensive political structure and supporters to embrace the decision peacefully.
He expressed deep gratitude for their unwavering dedication to his campaign and voiced optimism that his loyalty to the party’s system would be recognized and rewarded in future political arrangements.
With Salawu out of the primary race, attention now shifts to the remaining aspirants as the APC works to present a unified front for the constituency.
