Category: Interview

We’re Going Back To The Field To Mobilise Supports For Sanwo-Olu’s, Agunbiade’s Victory Come March 9 – Alh. Longe, Ikorodu APC Chairman

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Alhaji Taiwo Longe, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Ikorodu Local Government, in a short interview with Kunle ADELABU, the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, shared his views on the successful outing of his party in the Presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives elections in Ikorodu and his expectations for the Governorship and House of Assembly elections on March 9. Excerpts: IMPACT: In view of the just declared results for the Presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives elections in Ikorodu, as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…

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This Election Is Not Acceptable To Me And Not Fair – Rotn Francis Sonubi, AAC Lagos East Senatorial Candidate

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Rotarian Francis Olanrewaju Sonubi is the Lagos East Senatorial Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC)  for Lagos East. In this interview with Kunle ADELABU, the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, THE  IMPACT, during the Presidential/National Assembly elections, he stated that his party logo was not included on the ballot paper and described the election as unacceptable and unfair . IMPACT: So far, what is your assessment of the election? Sonubi: So far, I will say that INEC has been compromised. It will surprise you to hear that my party logo is not on…

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Pre-Election Surveys On Violence Give Us Concerns – Communication Officer, Nigeria Election Violence Report Project

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Comrade Oluwafemi John Adebayo is the KIMPACT Development Initiative (KDI) Communication  Officer and he’s also playing the same role for the  Nigeria Election Violence Report Project (NEVR), a project being conducted by KDI in the Southwest part of the country for International Foundation For Electoral System (IFES). He spoke with THE IMPACT on electoral violence in Lagos State and ways of tackling it. Excerpts: IMPACT: Can we meet you sir? Adebayo: My name is Oluwafemi John Adebayo. I work with KIMPACT Development Initiative as a communication officer and also holds…

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APC Planning To Shatter Voting Records In Ikorodu – Hon. Benson

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Hon. Babajimi Benson, Member, Federal House of Representatives,  who is seeking re-election to represent the people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, spoke with the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief of THE IMPACT, Kunle ADELABU, during the party’s rally on Tuesday. He explained that the reason for the continuous rally, mobilization and sensitization is to ensure that All Progressives Congress (APC) record more votes in Ikorodu and also that the party is going to win the coming elections with clear margin. Excerpts:   IMPACT: We have few days to the elections, your party is still going…

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APC Cannot Beat Our Strategies At Coming Elections – Alhaji Adekogbe, PDP Chairman

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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikorodu, Alhaji Taiwo Adekogbe, in a brief interview with our reporter, Kunle ADELABU, revealed how the main opposition party is strategising to retrieve power from the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming general elections. Excerpts:   Winning 2019 General Elections: PDP Chairman: We have our strategies in winning the senatorial and other elections. The ruling party is fielding a non-Lagosian as her senatorial candidate while we are presenting a daughter of the soil and a true Lagosian as…

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House-to-House Campaign Afforded Me The Opportunity Of Knowing The Electorate Better – Princess Oyefusi

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Princess Abiodun Oyefusi is the Lagos East Senatorial candidate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the daughter of the late Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi. THE IMPACT reporter, Kunle ADELABU, engaged her after her House-to-House campaign on Friday, February 1, 2019,  to get her reaction concerning her campaign so far. Excerpts:   IMPACT: Experience since the commencement of her campaign : Oyefusi: It has been very interesting. I have been opportuned to interact and talk to the people one-on-one. I got to…

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I Am Ready To Take Up The Incumbent In A Political Debate On Programmes And Achievements – Mr Oyenuga, PDP Ikorodu Constituency II candidate for Lagos State House of Assembly

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Mr Oyenuga Aro Moshood Abiodun popularly called, ‘AMA’ is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly in Ikorodu Constituency II in the forthcoming General Elections in 2019. He spoke with Kunle ADELABU, Chief Report/Publisher, IMPACT NEWSPAPER,  briefly during the flag-off of his campaign where he pulled an unprecedented crowd of supporters who had come out en masse to listen to him speak about his agenda, how he plans to win the forthcoming election and his declaration that he is ready to engage the incumbent…

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The Future and Development of Oke-Eletu Lie In Our Hands and The Sooner We Resolve This, The Better For Us – Chief Niyi Omotayo Ajayi, Eletu-elect

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Chief Niyi Omotayo Ajayi is the Eletu of Oke-Eletu-elect. Oke-Eletu is an ancient and important traditional community in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with a great connection with Ikorodu. In this interview with Kunle ADELABU, the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, THE IMPACT Newspaper, Chief Ajayi appealed to members of his family challenging his election as the Eletu-elect, highlighted the effects of the prolonged chieftaincy dispute and also his programmes for the people and the community when he ascends the throne of his ancestors. He also called on the eminent people to intervene…

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In 80 Years, I have Dealt With Challenges With Boldness And Trust In God – Asiwaju Basorun

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His Eminence (Asiwaju) Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, the First Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Member of the Governor Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making organ of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Baba Aladura/Spiritual Head of Cherubim & Seraphim Church, on October 15, 2018, clocked 80 years and on Friday, October 19, he granted THE IMPACT Newspaper crew, led by its Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, Kunle ADELABU, an exclusive interview detailing his achievements, challenges, development in Igbogbo and Lagos State as well as Nigeria political development in…

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We Are Focusing On Under-16 Competitions To Reduce Machineries – Prince Hakeem Olukunga, Lagos State Sports Commission Member

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Prince Akeem Olukunga is a member of the Lagos State Sports Commission. He spoke with THE IMPACT Newspaper’s crew led by Kunle ADELABU, the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, at the 4th edition of the Oba Kabiru Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon. He represented the Director-General of the Sports Commission at the event. IMPACT – Can we please meet you sir? Prince Olukunga – I am Prince Akeem Olukunga. IMPACT: We are witnessing the 4th edition of the Oba Shotobi Independence day marathon. What is your observation so far?   Prince Olukunga: First of all,…

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