Tag: Hon Babatunde Adetunji

A chairmanship aspirant in Ikosi/Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon Babatunde Adetunji, has shed light on why it is the turn of Isheri to occupy the post.

Adetunji, who is vying under the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been in active politics for over two decades.

He explained the peculiarity of Ikosi/Isheri LCDA as a “twin” local government, arguing that Ikosi, one half of the communities that form the LCDA, has been at the helm of affairs since its creation in 2003.

“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a great master planner. If you look at what has been happening in Lagos State, the state has the senatorial districts and His Excellency, the President, makes sure that the governorship rotates among the senatorial districts. Why? It is for equitable development and to make sure that one side does not feel cheated,” Adetunji said.

“The agitation that we have in our local government is that it is a twin local government; Ikosi and Isheri. Like I have been saying, Ikosi has been doing it since the creation of the local government.

“That was in 2003 and we are now in 2025. My own view point is that we should allow equitable distribution, equitable representation, so at this time, I feel that Isheri should be given the opportunity to do it,” he added.

Adetunji said he is the most qualified to occupy the chairmanship seat given his longstanding political participation in the APC.

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According to him: “I’ve been fully involved since 2006. I’ve contested the primaries for the house of assembly, I did a lot of running around, I met a lot of people; made friends. And since 2006, I’ve remained consistent with the party. I’ve done everything possible to reach out to people that I know are involved in politics, since 2006, even until now.

“And now, I just have that feeling that they are all waiting for me to emerge and I can tell you that the moment I’m the candidate, there will be a different political interest in Ikosi/Isheri. The enthusiasm for people to come out to vote will increase once I become the flag bearer of APC.”

He, however, said he would obey the decision of the leadership of the party if its view of the matter is contrary to his.

“If the leadership says there is a different person, leadership decision is sacrosanct. Whatever the leadership says, that is where I will go,” he noted.

The politician boasts of special connection with his constituents, who he said cannot wait to have his name on the ballot in the upcoming chairmanship election.

“I’m a grassroots man, who connects with the people, irrespective of background, religion and occupation. And that is one of the reasons that people have so much respect for me, because of my integrity. That is why my campaign slogan or campaign nickname is ‘Omoluabi Pataki’.

“I will never tell you what I cannot do. Whatever I say is what I’ll do and I will stand by it. So I have a lot of people that are looking up to the time that Omoluabi will be given that opportunity and I believe “the time is now,”Adetunji said.

Hon Babatunde Adetunji, a former sole administrator of Ikosi Ejirin LCDA, has shared his vision and developmental blueprint if elected the next chairman of the LCDA.

Speaking in an interview with reporters,
Adetunji, an experienced and accomplished architect, said his journey into politics began in the 1990s, when his father was involved in the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP).

“My introduction to politics started a long time ago, as far back as before 1993. When my father was going about his political ambition of becoming the Deputy National Chairman of SDP in 1993, I was also involved, I went around with him on a number of occasion,” he recalled.

“My desire to contest for any political appointment started in 2006 when I felt I had the financial capability to contest for political office.

“I am an open minded person to everyone, irrespective of their religion, race or tribe.
One thing about me is the fact that I am a man, who believes in equality and equity. I don’t believe in segregation; we are one big family,” he added.

If elected chairman of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA in the next local government elections in Lagos State, Adetunji plans to focus on people-oriented programmes, listening to the needs of the community, and attending to their immediate concerns.

In his first 100 days in office, Adetunji plans to replicate the success of a former Lagos Governor.

“I will take a cue from former governor Ambode, who, in his first 100 days, did almost a tour of Lagos State, and developed the hinterlands.

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“I will replicate what he has done in Ikosi-Isheri because I could remember during my time as a sole administrator Gov. Ambode helped in opening up roads in our community,” he assured.

Adetunji’s concept of service is centered on transparency and accountability, stressing “serving others needs transparency. We will run everything in a transparent way, because serving others needs transparency.”

As he seeks the chairmanship position of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Honn.Adetunji is confident that his antecedents and grassroots support will stand him out from other aspirants.

“I believe in my proven track record of success and that’s why God will see me through. I have been having the grassroots support and back up since 2006.”

In his appeal to the General Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos, Adetunji urged them to consider his candidacy based on his proven track record and commitment to serving the people.

“I believe that my past deeds and contributions to the ikosi-Isheri LCDA will serve as a trademark for me in the upcoming election. The grassroots have been supporting me since 2006, I have not lost my connection and credibility with them; and this give me assurance that the grassroots will support my vision again,” he stated.

Dwelling more on his plans when elected chairman, Babatunde Adetunji said given the fact that Ikosi-Isheri is the destination hub for food market in Lagos State that he will harness the potentials and open up the roads in the area for easier accessibility for traders, motorists and locals

“I will ensure that I improve the business environment for all concerned , for smoother connection and movement.We have to upgrade the markets, in such a way that it is all inclusive and integrates the concerns and different classes in the community,” Adetunji pledged.