Category: Politics

Ikorodu Constituency I: PDP Candidate, Mukaila Lamina, Signs Peace Accord, Sue For Peace

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Kunle ADELABU The campaign against political violence initiative of the NotTooYoungToRun recorded another major achievement on Saturday, January 5, 2019, as the candidate of the main opposition party for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat at the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2019 general elections, Mr Mukaila Ajagun-Lamina, also signed the Peace Accord and also called for a peaceful election.   He also declared his readiness to ensure that the coming election is violence-free in Ikorodu while signing the document at his campaign office in Ikorodu.   While addressingthe…

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2019 General Elections: Hon. Agunbiade Signs Youths Against Violence Accord

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Kunle ADELABU -Pledges total commitment to peaceful conduct of elections The effort of the Lagos State Chapter of the NotTooYoungToRun, the political platform clamouring for more participation of youths in the political process, in ensuring violence-free elections in 2019, has started yielding results as stakeholders have started keying into the initiative.   The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the State Assembly in the coming election, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, on Saturday, December 29, 2018,…

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Gunshots, Pandemonium As APC Flags Off Campaign In Lagos; MC Oluomo Stabbed

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There were gunshots and pandemonium on Tuesday as the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagged of campaign in Lagos for its governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other party flag-bearers in the state. Popular area father, MC Oluomo was said to have been stabbed in the skirmish that occurred at the campaign ground. The campaign was held at the Sky Power Ground, Oba Akinjobi Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Everything was going on well when a gunshot was heard at the podium where Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe, popularly known as ‘K1 De…

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2019 Elections: Vote APC Candidates To Ensure Continuity Of Good Governance – Ambode

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The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday officially flagged off its campaign towards the 2019 general elections, with the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, urging voters in the State to massively support all the candidates of the party to ensure continuity of good governance. Addressing scores of party members and leaders at the rally held at Skypower Ground in G.R.A, Ikeja, Governor Ambode said it was on record that only President Muhammadu Buhari showed concern about abandoned infrastructure in Lagos and was working on their renewal…

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Photos: ADC Assembly Candidate, Prince Adeyemi Odofin Signs Peace Accord, Says, Election Not A Do-Or-Die

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Kunle ADELABU The campaign against electoral violence recorded another success as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prince Adeyemi Odofin, on Sunday, January 6, also signed the Youth Against Violence Accord (YAVA 2018) at his campaign office in Ikorodu. While signing the document, the politician that is vying for the much coveted Ikorodu Constituency I seat at the Lagos State House of Assembly stated that the contest to him is not “a do-or-die affair” Youth Against Violence Accord (YAVA 2018) is an initiative of the NotTooYoungToRule (NTYTR)

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Photos: Lamina Signs Youth Against Violence Accord

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Kunle ADELABU Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mukaila Ajagun-Lamina, on Saturday, December 5, signed the Youth Against Violence Accord (YAVA 2018) The brief ceremony took place at his campaign office in Ikorodu. While assuring the officials of the NotTooYoungToRun, Ikorodu chapter of a violence free campaign, the businessman turned politician also lauded the initiative of the youths in ensuring a peaceful election

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Photos: 2019 Elections: Lagos Majority Leader Signs Peace Accord

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Kunle ADELABU The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade emerged as the first among other candidates contesting for elections in Ikorodu Division to sign a Peace Accord against electoral violence The signing took place at the Conference hall of the Light house hotel in Ikorodu on Saturday, December 29, 2018 Youth Against Violence Accord (YAVA 2018) is an initiative of the NotTooYoungToRule (NTYTR) Speaking shortly after signing the agreement,…

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Mammoth Crowd In Uyo Confirms Buhari Remains Candidate To Beat – Ambode

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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…

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Ikorodu Constituency I House Of Assembly Seat : PDP Candidate, Mukaila Lamina Flags-off Campaign With Pledge To Initiate Reform Bills, Empower Constituents

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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…

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Fallouts Of APC Primary Elections : Aggrieved Members Resolve To Work For Party’s Victory In 2019 General Elections

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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…

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