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Despite the fact that the three-term member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa is yet to announce that she is tired of representing Ikorodu for the fourth term, her position is being sought after by old and young aspiarnts who are jostling to take over from her position come 2015 and practically telling the “Mother Theresa’ of Nigerian Tube, that her time is up. IMPACT examined the interested aspirants in its April/May and June editions, but more have since joined the race on the platform of All Progressive Party (APC)…

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Mr Nurudeen Lanre Yekinni Agbaje – APC Mr Adeniyi Anifowoshe – APC Mr Semiu Adetokunbo Osho – PDP Mr Abatan Kazeem – PDP Mr Semiu Adetokunbo Osho – PDP Mr Mukaila Lamina – PDP Barrister Lekan Ijelu – APC Barrister Rotimi Ogunleye – APC Mrs Olamide Bolanle Jeminat Adebiyi – APC Mrs Abike Jayesimi – APC Mr Shodeinde Abdul Olalekan APC Mr Lanre Ope – APC Mr Olusegun Olasunkanmi Iluyombo -APC Barrister Olatunji Oladipupo Atoloye -APC Mr Jokomba Ayyub Adeleye Olayemi –APC Mr Nurudeen Solaja – APC Princess Adunni Oyefusi…

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Barrister Lekan Ijelu, an aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency I seat has revealed his mision for aspiring to contest for the position. He revealed his programmes to IMPACT in a chat recently at his campaign office at Owolowo, which he said are to “promote community development through effective oversight function, and effective and effectual reprsentation” “My major aim is to promote development through effective oversight functions and also to engender an effective and effectual representation. I intend to go there and carry my constituents along…

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“My agenda is to bring more FG presence to Ikorodu, Lagos State”- Otunba Tijani Otunba Olasunkanmi Jimoh Tijani, former Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has revealed that ensuring more federal government presence in Ikorodu and Lagos State in general will be his major focus if elected into Federal House of Representatives. The former council helmsman popularly known and called “TJ” and “Omo Daada” by his teeming supporters made this revelations recently while declaring his intention to vie for the position presently occupied by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Speaking…

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By Kunle Adelabu Since the June edition of IMPACT Newspaper, where about ten aspirants jostling to take-over from the incumbents of Ikorodu Constituency I and II representatives in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade and Chief (Mrs) Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola respectively were analyzed, more have also indicated their interests in the race. Those analyzed along with the incumbents are Comrade Japthet Odesanya, currently the Secretary to the Ikorodu Local Government and Publisher, The Factor; Comrade Kunle Matti, a Senior Accounting Officer with Ikorodu Local Government…

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The two-term member Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade, representing Ikorodu Constituency I has declared that his third attempt at the state legislature is in Ikorodu interest. In his letter written to political, opinion, traditional, religious leaders, groups and general constituents in Ikorodu Constituency II and the party, titled, “Expression of Interest for Another Term – Beyond Personal Ambition”, Hon Agunbiade stated that he is going back to the State legislature to further contribute to the legislature and bring more practical representation and dividends of democracy…

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BARRISTER Saheed O. Kolawole Shillings was a former teacher, ex-General Secretary, Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) and the immediate past chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ikorodu branch. In this interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Writer-In-Chief, THE IMPACT Newspaper, at his office in Ikorodu, he bears his mind on many issues. Excerpts: IMPACT: Congratulations on your successful tenure as Nigeria Bar Association, Ikorodu branch Chairman   Barrister Shillings: Thank you IMPACT: Sir, can you please take us through the challenges and achievements of NBA during reign. Barrister Shillings: I thank God for given…

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Mayor Deen Sanwoola, the Director-General (DG), Jimi Benson Campaign Organization has stated that awards of honour given to All Progressive Party (APC) executives in the thirty wards and six local government areas (LGAs) of Ikorodu is in recognition of their commitment and dedication to the development of the party over the years. He spoke during at a special interactive session with the executives at Jimi Benson Campaign Organization headquarters, 40b, Lagos Road, Ikorodu. “The awards of honour you are being given today are in recognition of your relentless service to…

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I am perturbed and deeply concerned about the campaign of calumny of certain people in Ikorodu against the person and personality of Hon. SOB Agunbiade, member LAHA Ikorodu Constituency 1. The plethora of posters designed and pasted to rubbish his person is just uncalled for and devoid of any progressivism. As much as i support the principles of democracy and democratization, I am of the opinion that political campaign should be thought driven, intellectually resounding, progressively captivating and devoid of any hatred for the opposition or the contender. I want…

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Mr Babatunde Olalere Gbadanosi, a leading governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied rumours that he has stepped down or contemplating stepping down his aspiration the number one position in Lagos State. Reacting to the rumours on his social media wall, the Ikorodu born politician cum businessman said, “For avoidance of all doubt, let me make it clear to all who may be concerned: I have no intention to and have never once entertained the thought of stepping down for anyone. This is the time…

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