Damilola Marshal, daughter of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, has declared her intention to contest for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
She made this known on Tuesday in a post shared on her Instagram page, where she said she is seeking to represent Surulere Constituency 2.
“I am excited to share that I, Barr. Damilola Ayinde Marshal, am stepping forward to serve the good people of Surulere Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly,” she wrote.
Marshal, who currently serves as Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, said her years in legal practice have prepared her for public service.
“I am a woman of excellence and results. I am ready to serve and lead. With my background, I am fully prepared and ready to fight for what truly matters. I promise to be the voice of the youths in the House.
“As a young woman, I believe this is exactly what my people need right now, and that is why I decided to step forward,” she added.
She also urged residents to support her ambition, ending her message with, “Youth Lokan!!! Igbega Eko, Ajumose wa ni.”
Findings show that she has practised law for over a decade and was called to the Nigerian Bar on December 15, 2015. She studied law at North America University, Houdegbe, Cotonou, and later obtained a Master of Laws degree from the University of Lagos in 2022.
Marshal is expected to succeed Mosunmola Rotimi Sangodara, who currently represents the constituency under the All Progressives Congress.
Sanwo-Olu appointed her as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism on May 3, 2024.
The appointment gained public attention after a video surfaced showing KWAM1 thanking the governor during the coronation and birthday reception of Oba Sikirullah Apena.
Since announcing her ambition, she has received support from several public figures, including singer Davido and actress Dayo Amusa, who reacted to her post on social media.
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