Category: Politics

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has lauded the people of Akwa Ibom for trooping out in large numbers to witness last Friday’s official flag off of the Presidential campaign of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 general elections, saying the development was an eloquent confirmation that President Muhammadu Buhari is head and shoulders above the other candidates. Speaking to reporters at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Governor Ambode said it was particularly instructive that such a massive crowd received the President and leaders of APC across the…

Kunle ADELOABU & Wale JAGUN The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  for the Ikorodu Constituency I Assembly seat for the 2019 general elections, Mr Mukaila Abiola Ajagun-Lamina, has flagged-off his campaign with the promises to introduce reform bills and empower his constituents if elected to represent them.   The flag-off ceremony, which was held at the Ita-Elewa Youth Centre in Ikorodu on Saturday, December 22, 2018, was heralded with a rally led by the candidate himself round Ikorodu township as PDP members and other residents trooped out to…

Kunle ADELABU Fallouts Of APC Primary Elections: Aggrieved  Members Resolve To Work For Party’s Victory In 2019 General Elections -Reconciliation committee commends party leaders in Ikorodu, Lagos East Senatorial District -Party Leaders close ranks The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) moved a step closer to achieving a total victory in the 2019 General Elections as its reconciliation efforts yielded a positive result in Ikorodu.   At the Reconciliation/Peace Meeting held at the Ikorodu Town hall on Wednesday, December 19, all the  aspirants in the last primary…

Scores of supporters of Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday embarked on solidarity rally to reaffirm commitment to the election of the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year’s general elections in the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.   The supporters, who marched from the State Secretariat in Alausa to APC’s secretariat on Acme Road in Ogba, said there was no iota of truth in the purported alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party as reported in some sections of the media.  …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday urged voters in Epe Divison to vote enmasse for candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC) across board to ensure the continuation of the good works of the party both in the State and in the country at large. Governor Ambode, who spoke during a meeting with leaders of APC in the division which was called at his instance and held at Jubilee Chalet in Epe, said it was time for the people to put events before and after the APC governorship primaries…

Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources Olawale Oluwo has tendered his resignation from his position as Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources. In his resignation letter dated December 3 to the state APC chairman, Oluwo, who is from Epe, the Governor’s home town, stated he decided to resign as he could no longer shoulder the “heavy moral burden” the contentious primary election conducted about 2 months ago placed on him. He stated that his decision was informed by the outcome of the               APC primary elections which he…

Kunle ADELABU -Assure stakeholders of inclusive governance through consultations The pre-campaign visit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has presented major stakeholders in Ikorodu the opportunity to present the demands of the division.   Among the demands made at the visit which was held at the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu on Monday, December 3, 2018, were the completion of Agric-Isawo-Owutu-Isheri road, Igbogbo-Bola Tinubu-Gintin road, upgrade of community roads and stadium and many more.   The royal fathers also demanded…

Kunle ADELABU -Unveils legislative agenda themed, ‘SMILE’ -About 100 APC, SDP members decamped to PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and a  frontline contender for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Oyenuga Aro Moshood Abiodun, popularly called ‘AMA’, has kicked-off his campaign, which is aimed at wrestling the seat from the incumbent, with a record crowd in Imota.   The campaign, which attendance has been described as unprecedented, was held at the night market square in Imota Local Council Development Area of…