Damilola Marshal, daughter of Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, has declared her intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The lawyer made the announcement on Tuesday via Instagram, expressing her commitment to serve the people of 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.
Damilola, who has practised law for 12 years, said her professional experience has shaped her understanding of governance, justice, and the needs of her community.
“I am a woman of excellence and results. I am ready to serve and lead. With my background, I am fully prepared 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.
In her post, she called on voters to support competence and progress, signing off with the message: “Youth Lokan!!! Igbega Eko, Ajumose wa ni.”
Damilola is set to succeed Mosunmola Rotimi Sangodara, the current representative of the constituency under the APC.
The KWAM1 daughter is a law graduate of North American University, Houdegbe, Cotonou, Benin Republic, and was called to the Nigerian Bar on December 15, 2015. She also earned a Master of Laws degree from the University of Lagos in 2022.
Her political appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was confirmed on May 3, 2024, and gained widespread attention after KWAM1 publicly acknowledged the appointment during the coronation and birthday reception of Oba Sikirullah Apena.
The announcement has since sparked social media buzz, with Nigerian celebrities including Davido and Dayo Amusa praising her declaration.
