A Socio-Political Organisation in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Ikorodu Renaissance Group (IRG), has urged the leadership of the party in the area to ensure fairness in the choice of candidates in the forthcoming local government elections.
The group in a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr. Dele Olofin, said this had become expedient, to ensure justice, fairness and equity among stakeholders, through intervention of its leaders led by Chief Abiodun Ogunleye, an ex-Deputy Governor of Lagos State
It said this was in view of the fact that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu needed to balance elective and appointive offices across board in all areas of control
According to the IRG, it was unfair that while some zones have had a fair share of political Offices, others have been relegated so far in the Scheme of things
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It noted that the scenario had negatively impacted some parts of Ikorodu, especially Ward E4, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), where Liadi Zone had yet to produce a political office holder, despite polling the highest number of votes since the creation of Ikorodu North LCDA in 2003
The statement reads:”We are writing to express our deep concern and disappointment over the consistent exclusion of Liadi Zone from representing Ward E4 in local government elections despite polling the highest number of votes for the party severally since 2015.” being a significant contributor to the party’s success, with Liadi Zone producing the highest number of votes in all elections, we have been denied the opportunity to present a candidate for councilor or supervisor.
“This exclusion is not only unfair but also unjust, considering that other zones within Ward E4, such as Mojoda, Araro, Olorunda, and Gbaga, have all had representation in elective and appointive positions.