The candidature of Hon. Femi Yusuf, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for Ifelodun local government over the weekend received major boast as he continues to garner support and endorsement from relevant stakeholders.
Hon. Yusuf who was in Lagos over the weekend, for consultation and solicitation of support, met with various groups which includes; Igbaja Peoples Forum (IPF), Igbaja Pathfinders , Igbaja Progressive Union (IPU), Igbaja Muslim Council (IMC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Igbaja axis among others under the auspices of Ijoko Agba as led Alh. Aribidesi
Hon. Femi Yusuf, a proud son of Igbaja, used the opportunity to appreciate the associations for their tremendous contributions to their hometown, stressing that since the advent of the Mal. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led Kwara State government, Kwara’s lost glory is being restored across all sectors ranging from Infrastructure, Education, structured Humanitarianism without any iota of dehumanisation etc.
“We’ve learnt alot from our leader the Governor, he has admonished us all, his lieutenants to go and replicate pro-masses and people-centric governance at the grassroots level.
“I assure you of my utmost dedication to restoring the lost glory of Ifelodun LG, that if elected, I will hit the ground running from the first day in office, in service to Ifelodun and God Almighty.
“Ifelodun is one of the most blessed LGs in Kwara State, there are several untapped opportunities, with potentials of turning things around for good and ensure even spread dividends of democracy across board.
“I not only need your votes to emerge as the elected Chairman, I will also require your partnership, prayers and guidance to deliver on the mandate” he added.
While speaking separately on the emergence of Hon. Femi Yusuf as the flag bearer of the ruling APC, Pharm. Toyin Sodiq of the Igbaja Pathfinders, Alh. Wasiu Officer of the Igbaja Peoples Forum (IPF) and Alh. Alominle of the ifosowopo Igbaja appreciated the Governor for his tremendous impacts and achievements in Igbaja.
They described Hon. Femi Yusuf as a round peg in round hole and assured him of there support for the elections and throughout his tenure as the executive Chairman of Ifelodun LG.
They also showered encomiums on Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, stressing that the transformative and landmark achievements of the Kwara State government is a thing of pride to sons and daughters of Kwara across the globe.
Appreciating the group, leader of the delegation Prof. Adekunle Dunmade, the immediate past Special Adviser on Health to the Kwara State Governor, enjoined all Igbaja sons and daughters to continue to support the administration of the Mal. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, adding that the Governor is a true lover of Igbaja and Ifelodun as a whole.
Other members of the delegation includes; Alh. Shilo Awobimpe, Alh. Muda Baale, Engr. Olatunji Badeji,
Peter Oyebanji, Alh. Rasheed, Mr. Waheed, Fatimah Abdullahi (Councillorship candidate, Igbaja ward 1) and Hon. Bolaji Olayemi.