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  • APC governorship aspirant seeks special status for Lagos

    APC governorship aspirant seeks special status for Lagos

    A chieftain of the All progressives Congress APC), Hon. Lanre Ope, has  said that Lagos State has been shortchanged by the Federal Government. adding that it deserves a special status.

    Ope, who spoke when he  declared his intention to contest next year’s governorship, said the state deserves recognition for catering for people from all over Nigeria and  its contribution to the economic prosperity of the country.

    He said facilities in the state have been overstretched because everyday people are coming to Lagos in search of greener pastures.

    The governorship aspirant said he would consolidate on the achievements of Governor Babatunde Fashola, if given the opportunity to govern the state.

    Ope, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, addressed a mammoth crowd at the historic Eleganza Sports Complex, Epetedo, Lagos. The broom revolution resonated at the complex, as indigenes and residents of Epetedo community on Lagos Island trooped out  to support one of their own.

    The aspirant said the people of Lagos deserved a better, deal because they have been robbed of their joy and happiness over the years, particularly by the central government. He said his campaign tagline, #LeapLagos, has become a buzzword on the social media space because it simply talks about springing to a great height.

    “It’s about raising the consciousness among Lagosians that we can soar and leap in bounds in all facets. My campaign is premised on this as I want a Lagos that will continue to set the standards as with the present administration in the state, so that we can collectively take that giant leap,” he told the gathering.

    He said Lagos State is blessed because it was governed after the return to civil rule in 1999 by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who laid the foundation for its future development and later by Fashola, who built on the foundation of his predecessor.

    Ope is a seasoned politician and consensus builder, who has served in various public service roles at the federal and state levels, including being elected as one of Lagos State delegates to the 1994 National Constitutional Conference.

    While in the Lagos State House of Assembly, he sponsored some motions, including the Child Rights Bill and the bill that led to the establishment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). During the period, he was appointed into various House committees, where he made valuable contributions to the development of Lagos State.

  • Aspirant sues for peace

    Aspirant sues for peace

    Ahead of the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, an  aspirant to the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Kola OKesanjo, has called for peace and harmony among party members.

    In a statement in Lagos, he said that the circumstances in the party required that every leader and member should eschew any action capable of causing violence, adding that the exercise should be done in consonance with the principles of democracy.

    According to him, the objectives of democracy can only be realised in the atmosphere of peace and decorum. He said members should embrace peaceful and see the primaries as an avenue to select leaders who will serve the people.

    “It is important to enjoin our teeming supporters in Lagos State to be actively involved in the scheduled primaries at the weekend and should do so in a peaceful manner. It is an avenue to pick dedicated leaders who are genuinely interested in the service of our people. It is basically a democratic exercise and everyone will agree with me that in all of this, peace is very significant if we truly believe and embrace genuine democracy. It should not be a do or die affair”, he added.

    Okesanjo appealed to the APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to remain focused as the guardian of the process.  He urged win to disregard the sentiments initiated by an aggrieved characters to cause mischief and distraction among leaders and members of the party in the state.

    He said that the APC  is a formidable party, which will not only continue to flourish but win in the general elections.

  • Aspirant promises quality representation

    One of the aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ojo Federal Constituency, Mr. Mubashiru Hassan  has been described as the right person to represent the constituency in 2015 general elections. He is contesting for a seat in the House of Representatives.

    Members of the party who trooped out in large number to welcome Mr. Hassan during his visit to Ojo Local Government Area and two other local council development areas of Iba and Oto/Awori praised his past activities as a Permanent Secretary/Auditor-General for local government of Lagos State, adding that as a “round peg in a round hole” he stands a better chance to bring the deserved development to the constituency.

    Speaking at Ijanikin, the chairman of the party in the local government area and former council chairman for Ojo Local Government Area, Hon. Musibau Ashafa described Hassan as the best man for the job in this dispensation.

    He said: “The era of mediocrity is gone, we are now in the dispensation of excellence and credible and reliable representation. Mr. Hassan is a better choice.”

    Similarly, one of the ward chairmen from Iba local council development area, Mr. Habeeb Hassan opined that with Hassan as the representative of the people of Ojo and its environs at the lower chamber of the National Assembly, development which has been a mirage in the area will be experienced by the community.

    Mr. Habeeb pledged the support of all APC loyalists in the LCDA for Hassan.

    Other APC leaders who praised the intension of Mr. Hassan included Mr. Awesu Quadri from Oto-Awori LCDA and the chairman for the 15 wards chairmen forum that make up the three council areas, Mr. Alayaki Sheidu from Ojo local government.

    Responding, Mr. Hassan assured the party supporters and the entire people of the constituency of a speedy development and total execution of all his good plans which he tagged “the contract.”

     

  • APC’ll provide genuine transformation, says aspirant

    An aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo North Senatorial District, Nathaniel Adojutelegan, has appealed to the people to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections. Adojutelegan is aspiring for a seat in the Senate.

    Adojutelegan spoke at Iwaro Oka Akoko while concluding his tour of all the 72 wards in Ondo North Senatorial District.

    He said: “With the warm reception I received during my interface with the youths, women, elders and opinion leaders across the nook and cranny of Ondo North Senatorial District, I am optimistic that the APC is now the party to beat.

    “I have no doubt in my mind that our great party will clinch majority of the seats in the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and the Senate come February, 2015.”

    The Arigidi-Akoko-born lawyer and philanthropist had impacted positively on the lives of many people in the area. One of the major amenities he had provided for his people was in the area of water supply. He single-handedly sunk boreholes in various parts of the district.

    He expressed his optimism that, with support of the people across the country, the APC would form the government at the centre after the 2015 general elections.

    According to him, the APC is the only party that has people-oriented programmes that could bring genuine transformation to the citizens.

    The aspirant lamented the spate of corruption in the country, noting that unemployment, insecurity and other social vices that bedevilled the country currently are issues the Federal Government should show serious commitment to curtail.

    Adojutelegan urged the electorate to support his mission to enable him to provide quality representation for his constituents at the National Assembly.

     

  • Aspirant raises alarm over threat to life

    Aspirant raises alarm over threat to life

    A House of Representativesaspirant in Akinyele/Lagelu Constituency, Oyo State, Hon. Oladimeji Olayinka Segelu, has raised an alarm that his life is being threatened by some politicians in the area.

    Segelu said in a statement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the threat is in connection with his ambition. He urged security agencies to beef up security around prominent politicians before, during and after the polls.

    The PDP chieftain lamented that his supporters, who embarked on a sensitisation drive for voters’ registration were attacked by hoodlums at Ogunsowo village, near Oyedeji, in Igbo Elerin area of Lagelu Local Government.

    Segelu, who is a close associate of Senator Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman  however, said no amount of threat, harassment and intimidation could stop him from pursuining his ambition.

    He said: “The coming election and subsequent ones will be a matter of choice between merit coupled with credibility and mediocrity coupled with notoriety which are the alternatives open to the people of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in 2015. I am confident that the people will go for the most credible candidate.”.

  • Aspirant call on supporters to be law abiding

    Aspirant call on supporters to be law abiding

    The  Special Assistance (SA) to Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Affairs, Aliyu Mohammed Sambo,   has  picked his nomination form at the party secretariat to contest  for the Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Kalgo Federal constituency.

    Sambo  said his vision is to give a befitting representation and service to his people at the National Assembly which he described as the centre stage for National politics in the country.

    He added that he promised  to accomplish his intention through a robust constituency outreach programme that will articulate the yearning and the expectation of his constituency.

    The aspirant also promised to adequately represent his people to the effect that there will be the presence of Federal project  in his constituency and the state in general.

    He therefore called on delegate to the primaries to turn out en mass to vote for his promising and viable vision for the state in order to uplift the constituency.

    “I will also wish to call on all my sopporters to be peaceful, orderly and law abiding through out the electioneering process,” he concluded.

  • Aspirant promises quality representation

    The dividend of democracy is not stomach infrastructure, but valid representation of the people’s interest. This  was the view of Mr Tunde Oyewo while declaring his political interest.

    He spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Oyo while revealing his intentions to contest for Oyo Central Senatorial district.

    The aspirant, who is currently the Special Assistant to the Governor on Yes O Cadet, revealed that he has been in politics for a long time, even as he said he had served in both the executive and legislative arms of government.

    “My combination of executive and legislative knowledge has given me the edge above others and also made me the best candidate for the position,” Oyewo said.

    He further reiterated that as a legislator, his job is to address the needs of his constituents and represent them equally. “ “The true dividend of democracy is self actualisation, when you create a level playing field for everybody. Welfare and others are basic needs of the people,” he said.

    Oyewo said he is interested in meeting the needs of his people,  adding that if elected, he will give his constituents quality representation.

    Soliciting the support of his people, he said: “I cannot do it alone, I do not know what the problem is everywhere but I have to consult the people to know what they need, because it is the people that will direct me to meet their needs.” He also confessed that even though the road is tough, he is adequately prepared.”

    He urged the people to elect credible people as the duty of the governor is so enormous that he needs responsible and capable hands to move the ship of Oyo State forward.

    Present at the event were the Chairman, Oyo State  APC, Pa Samuel Ogundiran, women and chairmen from the four wards that make up the district,  namely Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West Federal Constituency.

  • NGOs endorse governorship aspirant

    NGOs endorse governorship aspirant

    The governorship ambition of a Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP) aspirant,  Dr. Michael Adegbola Dominic  got  a boost last week as two non-governmental organisations  (NGOs) declared their support for his candidature.  The two NGOs,  Action Against Impunity  and Corruption in Governance  (AACIG) and  Women  Development Initiative  for  Freedom  said the PDP in Lagos will do itself  a lot of good if it fields Dominic as its standard  flagbearer, adding that he stands out among other aspirants  who have shown interest in the ticket in all ramifications.

    President of AACIG,    Austin  Emmanuel, who  made their position known on the forthcoming  governorship election in Lagos,   said  he has followed Dominic’s track record as a politician and medical  practitioner for over a decade and has come to  the conclusion that he is a honest and unblemished  politician whose sole aim of vying for the highest office in  Lagos is to “establish justice and create an enabling  environment for the downtrodden masses to thrive in  Lagos.

    “We urge Lagos and non-Lagosians who want true change to  support his ambition for the realisation of the Lagos of our  dream. Most especially, we urge the PDP to consider him as  their candidate because he towers above all the other  aspirants in terms of experience, maturity and pedigree”, he stated.

    In her reaction, Director of Women Development  Initiative,  Angela  Dada- Johnson said her group decided to support Dominic’s ambition because they believe he will give equal representation to women if he eventually  becomes the governor of the state.

    “Dr. Dominic has done a lot for women through his  profession. Testimonies abound of how he has given succour  to  lots of women, especially widows  who visited  his Santa Maria hospital without a kobo and he attended to  their needs free of charge. Many of these people told us that  they are alive today because God used this man to save their  lives. This is the kind of man we want at the helm of affairs in Lagos so he can do much more” she said.

  • My plan for Lagos, by aspirant

    My plan for Lagos, by aspirant

    Lagos State  All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain Mr. Adekunle Disu has unfolded his agenda, saying that infrastructural develop-ment would be his priority, if elected in next year’s election.

    He spoke with reporters in Magodo, a Lagos suburb, shortly after he declared his ambition.

    Disu said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had laid a good foundation, which Governor  Babatunde Fashola had built upon in the last seven years. He promised to continue the work of development in the post-Fashola era.

    The politician said the strategic location of Lagos has brought it into the front burner, stressing that Fashola’s successor should be a man of high vision, integrity and uncommon dynamism .

    He added: “The next governor should be able to key into the dream and aspiration of the founding fathers. Therefore, if given the opportunity to serve the people, it will be unlimited development.”

    Disu promised to pursue the policy of human resource development  and provide a business friendly environment that will attract foreign and local investment.

    He stressed: “Since the APC is noted for service to humanity, he is ready to make Lagos a safe and secure environment with efficient and accountable service to its citizens, driven by public-private sector collaboration.

    “I am inspired by the vision of my motivator and our indefatigable   national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that we have an obligation to this and the next generation to leave them with a better Lagos State. This is a sacred duty we cannot afford to fail or falter.”

  • Aspirant’s ambition gets a boost

    The ambition of Friday Nwosu, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Abia State for the 2015 general elections has received a boost as a group; Ikwuano/Umuahia Youths Assembly pledged support for his candidature.

    The group stated that Nwosu possessed the best credentials to build on the foundation and legacies already laid by the Theodore Orji-led administration.

    Spokesman of the group, Tony Oriaku, said his group was building on the wide support Nwosu enjoys among the PDP stalwarts and Abia stakeholders throughout the 17 local government areas.

    Oriaku hinted that his group, in its last general meeting at Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area, reviewed political developments in the state, adding that their findings informed their support for the PDP governorship aspirant.

    According to him, the group’s decision to support the aspirant was borne out of what he termed his level-headedness and ability to sustain unity, peace and development through building on the foundations laid by the present administration in order to take Abia to the next level.

    “We have considered all the aspirants for the Abia governorship seat for the 2015 general elections and discovered the PDP aspirant possesses the quality needed to enhance the socio-economic well-being of the people. We have watched with keen interest and critically analysed the aspirants and from all indications, it is clear that. Friday Nwosu is the best man for the job.

    “Nwosu is a great philanthropist who had, out of his own resources, supported many pro-people causes without making noise about it. He is a friend of the less-privileged. When we analysed his programmes and activities even before he showed interest in the governorship race, we are convinced that Abia State would be safe with him as governor than other aspirants.

    “It is therefore our conviction that, if he is supported to emerge governor of Abia State, he will certainly deliver,” he said.