Category: Politics

Asipa Kaoli, Abiru, Sunmi Intensify Senatorial Campaigns, Consultations

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Kunle Adelabu -Sir Elesho appeals to party structure to compensate Ikorodu with Senatorial seat Aspirants for the Senatorial bye – election from Ikorodu Division part of the Lagos East Senatorial District have started making their intentions public as political parties and electorates await the announcement by the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) on the date and guidelines for the bye – election. The death of the former occupant of the seat in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Sen. Adebayo Osinowo, left a vacuum which must be filled within…

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Ikorodu’s Clamour For Vacant Lagos East Senatorial Seat Intensifies

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Kunle Adelabu – Youths vow to work against any party that does not field candidate from Ikorodu It is yet another battle for the Lagos East Senatorial seat for various parts of the Senatorial District following the sudden demise of the occupant  of the much coveted seat, Senator Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo, last month and Ikorodu is not leaving any stone unturned in this regard. The Division, which produced the first Senator that represented the Senatorial District at the beginning of this democratic dispensation in person of Sen. Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe,…

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We Are Always Going Into Elections Scattered Because Of Caucuses – Asiwaju Basorun

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Kunle Adelabu A member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State leaders, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, has revealed that caucuses do more harm than good to political parties. The old politician stated this during a session with selected youths and journalists in Ikorodu at his Igbogbo home on Friday, July 3, 2020, adding that caucuses have been used to destroy political parties. While also stating that party members have abused the purpose for which caucuses are meant to serve, he added that members…

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Mandate, Justice Forum Have Outlived Their Usefulness, They Are No Longer Needed – Senator

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Kunle Adelabu A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State and former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has thrown his support behind the suspension of caucuses within the ruling party by its leadership. He stated that the two main rival caucuses- The Mandate Group and Justice Forum, are no longer useful and that they are not encouraging unity and deserving electoral victory for the party. Senator Ogunlewe, who spoke with THE IMPACT in interview in Lagos, stated that the ideals on which political caucuses are established…

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Ikorodu West Chairman Impeachment Stands, Councilors Speak From Exile

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Kunle Adelabu Principal officers of the Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have reiterated that they are standing by their decision on the impeachment of the embattled council chairman, Princess Jumoke Ademehin. The Council Leader, Hon. Agbaje Wasiu Omotayo and the Majority Leader, Hon. Adebowale Kalejaiye, spoke with THE IMPACT on Tuesday night (yesterday) from exile they claimed they have been forced into due to threat to their lives. They stated that the impeachment of the chairman has been communicated through letters to the Governor of the State, Mr…

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Breaking: Ikorodu West Chairman, Jumoke Ademehin Impeached

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Kunle Adelabu Leader and other members of the Legislative Arm of the Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, today impeached the Chairman of the council, Princess Jumoke Jimbo Ademehin. THE IMPACT gathered that she was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office. The embattled chairman has been at logger head with the councilors concerning their entitlements, lack of projects and other issues. Attempts to reach the Council leader, Hon. Wasiu Agbaje and the Majority Leader Adebowale Kalejaiye to confirm the…

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Party Supremacy, Leadership Qualities Take Centre Stage At APC Seminar In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Issues relating to party supremacy within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Local Government Area and good leadership took the centre-stage at the 3-Day Seminar/Conference which started in Ikorodu on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The seminar , which is being  organized by the Hon. Wasiu Adesina led Ikorodu Local government, is being held at Ai Royal Hotel, Aga in Ikorodu and will run between Wednesday and Friday, November 8, 2019. The theme of the seminar is , “Party Supremacy For Wards/LGAs Executives ln Ikorodu Local Government”. Hon.…

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Sanwo-Olu’s Appointments: Ikorodu Division Deserves More Recognition, Says Justice Forum

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Kunle ADELABU If the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babjide Sanwo-Olu  and the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State thought that Ikorodu Division has accepted what came its way in terms of appointment into the current cabinet of the state, then they need to have a rethink and observe the reactions from the division closely. The issue came to the front burner during a meeting of the Justice Forum (JF), one of the main caucus within APC in Lagos State,  in Ikorodu on Monday, September  16, 2019,…

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Ikorodu LG Will support Any Agenda To Promote Yorubas’ Interest – Hon. Adeshina

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Kunle ADELABU Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government , has stated that his administration will always support any agenda in the interest of the Yorubas in the Southwest, Nigeria. He stated this when a group , Yoruba Presidential Agenda, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat along Beach road , during the week. The National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Taiwo Ajayi, while stating that the group was visiting Ikorodu Local government first out of the five selected to visit in Lagos…

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Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet Composition: A Blessing Or Curse For Ikorodu Division?

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Kunle ADELABU The outpouring of satisfaction and excitement during the last general elections when many political figures from Ikorodu division played prominent roles in the campaign and election of the incumbent governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, may have turned sour following the reactions that followed the composition of the State’s Executive Cabinet. The inclusion of young political figures like Hon. Babajimi Benson, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade (though, THE IMPACT gathered that he excused himself), Mr Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, Mr Bayo Ajisebutu, Comrade Sesan…

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