Category: Politics

Sen. Ogunlewe, APC Women, Youth Donate Towards Dr Hamzat’s Governorship Aspiration

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Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Sen.  Adeseye Ogunlewe, has revealed that he gave a financial support to Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, during his consultation meeting a few days ago over his governorship aspiration. ‎ ‎ ‎In a chat posted on THE IMPACT platform, the former Minister of Works revealed that he made the financial donation in conjunction with APC women and youths. ‎ ‎ ‎According to the Sen.  Ogunlewe, the donation  was made to demonstrate his strong support for…

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Hamzat Continues 2027 Consultation With Ikorodu GAC Chieftains

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Jare Babatunde Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos Deputy Governor, on Tuesday intensified his consultations ahead of 2027 Governorship by visiting chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Ikorodu Division, despite challenges confronting the consensus arrangements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. During his visit, he consulted with Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government and former Commissioner for Education, and Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, former Minister of Works and former Senator representing Lagos East in their Igbogbo residences in Ikorodu Division area of…

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2027: Hon Oluniyi Akinola Declares Support For Incumbent Ikorodu Constituency I Rep

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Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola, a former Ikorodu North LCDA chairmanship aspirant and members of his foundation, Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, have declared their support for the second term re -election bid of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I. The grassroots politician in a statement said that he and his political family are rooting for the second term membership of the Assembly for Hon. Ogunleye for continuity of his representation. “I, and my working team – Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, are declaring our support for…

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Rep. Babajimi Benson: Ikorodu Constituents React To News Of Opposition To 4th Term Bid

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu ‎-246 respondents in 3hrs affirm lawmaker’s quality representation, want continuity Residents of Ikorodu have in a very loud and clear manner reacted to the news by a popular national daily that published a news report that the representative of Ikorodu federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson is facing challenges in his bid for his fourth term. ‎ ‎They unequivocally affirmed the lawmaker’s quality representation which they said is unprecedented in the history of representation in Ikorodu and clamoured for his continued representation. ‎ ‎ ‎The Punch Newspaper has in…

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Ikorodu Residents Declare Support For Rep. Babajimi Benson’s Fourth Term Re-Election

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Kunle Adelabu -Launch ”No Vacancy Campaign’ in support of lawmaker -Shittu offers fresh start, new ideas – media team It’s been over a week since Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu announced his aspiration for the sole seat of Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, however, the reactions across the social media platforms related to Ikorodu, have been overwhelmingly in support of the current occupant, Rep.Babajimi Benson, as residents have insisted that there is no vacancy yet. Many residents across the federal constituency or Ikorodu Division, who have been…

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Ayoyinka Adebola Ogbe: A former Lagos State House of Assembly’s Principal Legislative Officer Who Wants To Represent Ikorodu Constituency I

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Kunle Adelabu A trained historian, administrator and financial expert, Mr Ayoyinka Adebola Ogbe, has again declared his intention to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly to represent Ikorodu Constituency I. Mr Ogbe aspired for the Ikorodu Constituency I three years ago. The aspirant had distinguished eight years of service with the Lagos State House of Assembly, as a Principal Legislative Officer, contributing significantly to legislative drafting, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and oversight functions. He served across major committees including Budget and Economic Planning, Judiciary and Human Rights, Information…

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Concerned Resident Calls Out Ikorodu Political Leaders Over Lagos Governorship

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Wale Jagun As rumours of Ikorodu Division missing out again in the quest to clinch the Governorship position in Lagos State, continue to fly around, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu, and a former council supervisor, Hon. Adedeji Osho has called out the division’s political leaders, accusing them of failing to a deserving Governorship potential candidate in Ikorodu. He called them out at the weekend for failing to push at the apex level of the ruling party for the “Ikorodu for Governor” agenda which the entire…

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I Did Not Endorse Hon. AbdulKareem Shittu, Any Other Aspirant – Former Majority Leader, Hon. Agunbiade

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Kunle Adelabu ‎‎‎The former Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade, popularly called “SOB”, has denied ever endorsing the aspirant for the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. AbdulKareem Shittu or any other aspirant for the position.‎‎‎Agunbiade, who represented Ikorodu Constituency l for 16 years in the Lagos State House of Assembly, said that as a disciplined and principled leader, his decisions are guided by due process and party supremacy, and not unilateral approach.‎‎‎In a rejoinder published on THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform on Saturday, he denied the endorsement…

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2027: Barrister Lukman Akinsanya (PEPC) Steps Forward for Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency

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Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎Barrister Lukman Akinsanya, popularly known as (PEPC), has officially declared his intention to contest for the Federal House of Representatives seat representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The philanthropist and community builder declared his intention on Thursday. ‎ ‎A committed and bona fide member of the APC since its inception, Barrister Lukman Akinsanya has consistently demonstrated loyalty, dedication, and active participation in the growth of the party. Over the years, he has provided financial support, mobilized grassroots participation, and contributed…

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2027 Elections: Hon. Abdulkareem Shittu Declares For Ikorodu House Of Reps Seat

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Kunle Adelabu A former House of Representatives candidate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last General Elections, Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu, has declared that he will be contesting for the sole House of Representatives seat in Ikorodu. Shittu is aspiring for the Ikorodu Federal seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Shittu made the declaration during the week when our reporter engaged him on issues of politics and development after his visit to the secretariat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), where…

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