A number one chairmanship aspirant for Agege Native Authorities, Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making certain transparency and equity within the rising political course of that has characterised the forthcoming native authorities elections in Lagos State.
In a public assertion launched on Wednesday, TOS, as fondly known as, acknowledged the president’s unwavering dedication to democratic values and inner occasion democracy throughout the All Progressives Congress (APC). This adopted the latest withdrawal of Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, from the race.
Samuel, who had earlier written to President Tinubu requesting the intervention of nationwide management to safeguard due course of within the collection of candidates, described the most recent growth as “a victory for equity, justice, and democratic inclusion.”
“I want to prolong my heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for as soon as once more demonstrating management and integrity in guiding the affairs of our nice occasion. His dedication to transparency has rekindled the hopes of grassroots politicians and ensured a degree enjoying discipline for all aspirants,” the assertion learn.
With the trail now clear for wider participation, aspirants throughout Agege have begun signaling their intentions to contest the chairmanship place by the formal buy of APC nomination varieties, marking a major milestone within the build-up to the occasion’s native authorities primaries.
Though Speaker Obasa has not issued an official assertion explaining his son’s withdrawal, political observers have interpreted the transfer as a gesture of statesmanship, probably aimed toward defusing tensions and strengthening occasion unity on the native degree.
Party leaders in Lagos State are anticipated to finalize the first election timetable within the coming days, as aspirants intensify consultations throughout wards and occasion constructions.
TOS, who many in Agege see as a seasoned grassroots mobiliser, stays one of many distinguished contenders within the race. His marketing campaign has thus far centered on inclusive governance, youth empowerment, and infrastructural growth.
The native authorities elections in Lagos, extensively thought-about a litmus take a look at for the APC’s inner democracy, are anticipated to attract vital public curiosity within the coming weeks.
