
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders across the 18 wards of Ifelodun Local Government have unanimously declared their support for all the candidates, from the Chairmanship to the Councillorship, in the upcoming local government elections.
At a meeting held yesterday at the residence of Dr. Segun Ogunshola, Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, in GRA, Ilorin, the APC Ifelodun Local Government Chairman, Arc. Abubakar Lukman, emphasized the importance of unity to ensure success in the forthcoming elections. He pledged 100 percent support for the APC Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates.
Hon. Abdulfatai Labaka, a former Ifelodun Local Government Chairman, urged the candidates to be fair and intentional in their campaigns. He stated, “Governor Abdulrazaq has accomplished enough to campaign for the candidates. The infrastructure and healthcare improvements in our Local Government demonstrate that APC is a party of progress.”
Dr. Segun Ogunshola commended the stakeholders for supporting Governor Abdulrazaq in achieving these developmental strides in Ifelodun Local Government. He appreciated the Governor for providing the youths with a level playing field to grow and thrive.
Hon. AGF Salahuddeen, Honourable representing Omupo Constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly, assured the candidates of the stakeholders’ support. He highlighted that Hon. Femi Yusuf, a youth leader, has the potential to unify the local government irrespective of tribe and other differences. He thanked the Governor for fostering an environment where leaders like Femi Yusuf can thrive.
In response, the Chairmanship candidate, on behalf of all candidates, expressed gratitude to the local government stakeholders for their support. He promised to run an inclusive government and to continue listening to the elders if elected as Chairman.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Segun Ogunshola, Honourable Commissioner for Housing; Hon. Olabimpe Elizabeth; Arc. Abubakar Lukman; Hon. Abdulfatai Labaka, former Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government; Hon. Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, APC Chairmanship candidate in Ifelodun Local Government; and his Vice, Hon. Nike Ajibola.