Kune Adelabu
It was a rousing welcome for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Ikorodu North LCDA, Hon. Ameen Olawale Ibrahim (Apanisile) and his running mate, Hon. Mathew Alliu Adesanya, as their campaign train stormed Odogunyan the home of the Vice Chairmanship candidate, to meet with the leadership of The Mandate Movement (TMM), on Friday.
They were received in Ward E1 at Odogunyan by party faithful and residents who had gathered at the APC Secretariat, as they pledged their support with songs.
Addressing the mammoth crowd, the Director General of the APA/MATH Campaign Organisation, Hon.Wale Olowolagba, presented the Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Ameen Apanishile, his running mate, Hon. Adesanya, and other Councillorship candidates to the party faithful and supporters.
In his remarks, former LGA Party Chairman, Hon. Abiodun Iyiola, commended party members for their steadfast support, and expressed admiration for the quality of candidates that the party is presenting. He assured that they will be fully committed to the party’s ideals, while charging members to give them massive support.
The pioneer Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, Prince Kunle Ogunbela, also expressed his satisfaction and gave strong assurances regarding APC’s victory in the upcoming elections.
The Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Apanishile, speaking, thanked the leadership of the party, ward leadership and party members for their warm reception.
He promised an all-inclusive administration if elected, and emphasized his commitment to a system-based approach to governance where community inputs will directly shape his policies. He urged party members to mobilise and canvass for votes in the coming election.
The event was filled with fanfare, highlighted by melodious tunes from the APA Babes and the women’s wing of the party.
The campaign train,, thereafter, moved to Ward B3 where Hon Apanisile and his entourage met with the Agbala Youths. Speaking on behalf of the youths, Comrade Abayomi Peter, the President of the youth group, thanked the campaign team for recognising the critical role of youths in community development.
He emphasized the importance of youth inclusion in the incoming administration, and pledged the group’s full support in mobilizing votes for the APC, ahead of the July 12 local government elections.
In response, Hon. Apanishile reaffirmed his commitment to youth inclusion, and promised to implement youth-friendly policies when elected.
The APA/MATH Campaign Organisation also acknowledged the presence and support of Ward Chairman, Hon. Adeleke Adigun, the host Councilor, Hon. Bola Daramola, Hon.Adewusi, Director, Women, South-South leaders, youth leaders and the entire campaign committee for their solidarity and commitment to the success of the Chairmanship candidate.
