Lagos House of Assembly lawmaker Desmond Elliot withdraws from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Surulere 1 constituency, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters. Multiple outlets report that Elliot makes the withdrawal announcement on Wednesday at or near the venue where the APC primary is taking place in Lagos, including the Paddington Mini Stadium on Western Avenue. He says he faces restrictions and intimidation in the party process, stating that supporters across different zones are stopped and do not receive access where the primary is being conducted. According to his remarks as reported by Vanguard, Elliot frames the issue around local wards and supporters, adding that he wants to formally step back from the race due to what he describes as interference with those backing him. The Punch similarly reports that Elliot withdraws from the primary after alleging intimidation directed at his supporters. The reports describe the withdrawal as a response to conduct he believes affects the fairness of the internal APC primary process, without providing independent verification from the party or election officials in the cited accounts.