Wale Jagun
A Socio – Political Organisation in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Ikorodu Renaissance Group (IRG), has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure fairness in the choice of candidates in the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
The group, in a statement signed by its chairman, Mr. Dele Olofin, said this has become expedient, to ensure justice, fairness and equity among stakeholders, through intervention of its leaders led by Chief Abiodun Ogunleye, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
The group said this was in view of the fact that APC in Ikorodu needed to balance elective and appointive offices across board in all areas of control.
According to IRG, it was unfair that while some zones have had a fair share of political offices, others have been relegated so far in the scheme of things.
It observed that the scenario has negatively impacted some parts of Ikorodu, especially Ward E4 in lkorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) where Liadi Zone is yet to produce a political office holder, despite polling the highest number of votes since the creation of Ikorodu North LCDA in 2003.
“We are writing to express our deep concern and disappointment over the consistent exclusion of Liadi Zone from representing Ward E4 in local government elections despite polling the highest number of votes for the party severally since 2015.
“Despite being a significant contributor to the party’s success, with Liadi Zone producing the highest number of votes in all elections, we have been denied the opportunity to present a candidate for councilorship or supervisory position.
“This exclusion is not only unfair but also unjust, considering that other zones within Ward E4, such as Mojoda, Araro, Olorunda, and Gbaga, have all had representation in elective and appointive positions.
“It is imperative that the party addresses this imbalance and provides Liadi Zone with the opportunity to participate in the forthcoming local government elections.
The group assured the leadership of APC that they would continue to get support from Liadi if the Ward is considered for council position.
“By giving us the chance to present a councilor, we believe that we can further mobilize support for the party and increase our contribution to the party’s success.
“We urge you to take immediate action to address this long – standing injustice by ensuring that Liadi Zone is represented in the upcoming elections.
“We look forward to your prompt response and resolution”, the group said.
