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Why Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun Should Be Next Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA – Idris Adeshina, Community Developer

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Wale Jagun The immediate past General Secretary, Igbogbo Day Development Association, Mr Idris Adeshina (Adido), has risen in solidarity with the aspiration of electing Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) as the next Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. Adeshina, who was former President, Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) 2006 – 2007, Clerk – SRC, ISU (2005) and Treasurer, ISU (2004), said that the aspirant played a major role as a coordinator in mobilising the community during the agitation for the creation of additional 37 Local Governments in Lagos that eventually led to the establishment…

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KOLUJO Appeals To Delegates’ Conscience, For Ikorodu

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Jare Olukotun The symbol of KOLUJO Movement, Comrade Japhet Akeem Odesanya, has made a strong appeal to delegates from Ikorodu that will be casting their votes for the chairmanship candidate among the 15 aspirants. The primary election is scheduled to hold at State APC secretariat, ACME Ikeja on Saturday. KOLUJO in a statement to the party chieftains, members, and especially delegates that will be casting votes to decide who amongst the aspirants emerged as the candidate, appealed to their conscience and for the sake of Ikorodu and posterity, to use…

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APC Primaries: Chairmanship Aspirant, Yinka Majekodunmi Appeals For Support

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Mariam Akinloye A chairmanship aspirant in Ikorodu Central Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Olayinka Majekodunmi, has appealed to the All Progressives Congress, APC leaders and delegates for their support and vote in the coming primary elections. Majekodunmi, who is one of the 15 aspirants to succeed Hon. Wasiu Adeshina as the chairman of Ikorodu Central LGA, will be going to the primary elections. His campaign team in a statement reproduced below, said that now is the time to reward an aspirant who sacrificed his aspiration on two occasions in the interest…

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Aroyewun To Delegates: With Your Votes, You Hold The Sacred Responsibility To Shape Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun -Makes passionate appeal for their votes Ahead of the Saturday, May 10, All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Chairmanship aspirant for Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has made passionate appeal to the delegates to see him as their son and servant who is going to the office to serve and not to rule over them. Aroyewun said the council is more than just a council secretariat but a heritage, adding that he will work with stakeholders in making Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA a thriving and…

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How l lnitiated The Establishment Of Six Councils From Ikorodu Local Government – Ranodu of lmota

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Kunle Adelabu The Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare Agoro, the Olufoworetie, has recalled how he initiated the move that resulted into the creation of the six councils in Ikorodu Division. Ranodu, who said that he has been involved in the politics of Ikorodu Division since 1978, and became an Oba when he was actively involved, also narrated how Imota was removed from the proposed councils and how he fought for his town to be included back in the document and its eventual creation 22…

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APC Leaders Urge Consensus Amongst Chairmanship Aspirants Ahead Saturday Primaries

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Wale Jagun The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Lagos State have urged stakeholders across the 57 Local Council Areas to consider reaching consensus ahead of the primary elections slated for Saturday. Party chieftains gave the charge at a parley with aspirants and party leaders across the 57 councils at the APC secretariat at ACME, Ikeja, on Wednesday. Chieftains of the party including the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, Mr Babatunde Ogala, SAN and state APC…

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Imota Dialogue: Youth, Community Stakeholders Set 10 – Year Agenda

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Kunle Adelabu -Also chairmanship aspirants The youth of Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the aegis of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), have put in motion an initiative to set a 10 – year agenda for the council’s development. To achieve this, the youth organised a parley with stakeholders to discuss issues, challenges and way forward. The dialogue which took place at the ADMOS Hotel, Imota, was themed, “From Dialogue to Action: Shaping the Future of Imota LCDA Together” At the dialogue, critical stakeholders in different sectors –…

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I Cannot Relinquish Party Position, I Only Signified Interest To Contest Council Chairmanship Position – Otunba Tijani

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Kunle Adelabu The former aspirant for the chairmanship position in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, has stated that he is still the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the council. He clarified that he only expressed his interest to contest for the council’s Chairmanship position, but that he has not contested for it as stipulated in the party’s constitution. Otunba Tijani spoke with THE IMPACT at the APC Secretariat in Ikorodu North LGA on Tuesday, in response to the allegation in some quarters…

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Group Urges APC Leaders In Ikorodu To Address Marginalization

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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…

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Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Strategic Rural Road Project In Ikorodu To Boost Access, Trade

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Our Reporter In a decisive move to strengthen infrastructure and uplift rural communities in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has officially flagged off the construction of the Monsuru-Egbeyemi/Alhaja-Agbaje Street Road in Ikorodu Local Government Area of the State. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, highlighted the administration’s dedication to impactful governance through the infrastructural development of the various communities across the State. According to him, “The long-anticipated 1.3 km project is poised to significantly enhance road connectivity…

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