Category: Politics

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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President Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For The Future – Comrade Japhet Odesanya

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Kunle Adelabu The Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Ikorodu Division, Comrade Japhet Odesanya, has stated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with his reform agenda is laying a solid foundation for generations yet unborn. Comrade Odesanya emphasised that President Tinubu who is concluding his first term in office represents the future, calling for support for his re – election. The Ikorodu RHA Coordinator made the remarks when Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu, a House of Representatives aspirant, paid a courtesy visit to the RHA secretariat in Ikorodu. He was welcomed…

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2027: Lagos APC Adopts Direct Primaries For General Elections

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Kunle Adelabu The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos State, has announced that a direct primary system would be adopted as the first option for electing candidates of the party for the 2027 General Elections, which is in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act. State Chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, in a statement also revealed that the party is not ruling out the possibility of adopting the consensus approach where such is agreed upon. “We congratulate the leaders and members of our party on the successful…

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Stakeholders Call For Unity, Strategic Engagement In Attaining Ikorodu For Governor Agenda

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -APC has not been fair to Ikorodu -Shillings Stakeholders in Ikorodu have voiced their support for the agitation of Ikorodu Division to produce the next executive governor of the state while at the same time calling for unity and strategic engagements for the agenda to come to reality. They made their stance on the matter known at the I – Heroes 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Public Discourse on “Ikorodu’s Stake in Lagos Politics: Amplifying Our Strength and Capacity”, held at The Exclusives Club,…

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Aroyewun Calls For Unity Of Purpose Towards Success Of “Ikorodu For Governor” Agenda

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-Explains reason for injecting youths into cabinet The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has highlighted the critical factors to be considered and worked upon, firstly within Ikorodu Division if the 2027 agenda is going to be achieved. He called for fairness and equity among its component units to bring about unity of purpose towards a collective pursuit. Aroyewun who was one of the stakeholders that made submission at the I – Heroes 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Public Discourse on “Ikorodu’s…

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