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  • Council chair, officials clear illegal structures in FESTAC Town

    Council chair, officials clear illegal structures in FESTAC Town

    Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Prince Lanre Sanusi, has led a joint task force of police, Kai officers and members to clear illegal structures in FESTAC Town.

    The day-long activity, which took the team from FESTAC First Gate through 2nd Avenue, Agboju market and other major road, saw them clearing illegal structures encroaching the road and walkways.

    Speaking to the media, Sanusi said the exercise was in conformity with Lagos State’s effort of cleaning up the environment and restoring the once beautiful estate.

    “During our campaign, 99.9 per cent of the requests and yearning of the people and residents were two things: fix the bad roads and clean up the environment. And as you can see, I have my top officials here; together, we are working to bring back the sanity and glory of FESTAC, which used to be the best estate in West Africa, in fact Africa and Amuwo-Odofin.”

    On how he intends to maintain the tempo, Sanusi said the council will ensure that all security personnel in FESTAC are uniformed men, who will be on the payroll of the council, while the council gets reimbursed by business owners in the community. This, he said, will ensure their loyalty to the council and hence report any attempt to contravene the standard to the council for immediate action.

    The CDC Secretary, Evan. Egunjobi Raphael said the exercise was long overdue, as the once beautiful estate had become a mess. He said the officers of the CDC were in full support of the chairman’s effort, adding that “Festac must be cleaned up.”

  • I’ll pursue responsive leadership, infrastructural renewal in Amuwo Odofin – PLS

    I’ll pursue responsive leadership, infrastructural renewal in Amuwo Odofin – PLS

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area on Wednesday held its mega rally, affirming its readiness to retain control of the council and reaffirming grassroots support for its chairmanship candidate, Prince Lanre Sanusi, fondly known as PLS.

    The rally, which was held in Festac Town, the administrative and commercial hub of the LGA, drew a diverse crowd of party faithful, stakeholders, market leaders, artisans, youth associations, and residents from all eleven wards.

    The event, described by many as a show of the party’s enduring strength in Amuwo Odofin, also served as a platform for Sanusi to articulate his vision for the council and reassure constituents of his preparedness for the task ahead.

    “I stand before you not just as a candidate,” he said, “but as your brother, your son, your friend, and a servant ready to work. This campaign is not about me. It is about us, about our shared future. It is a movement driven by the call to service.”

    Sanusi assured the gathering that his administration, if elected, would be anchored on responsive leadership, infrastructural renewal, youth empowerment, and social development.

    He highlighted issues such as the rehabilitation of roads, support for women-led businesses, establishment of vocational centres, and environmental protection as key areas of focus.

    “We are not here to make empty promises,” he declared. “We are here to restore dignity to leadership. I may not be perfect, but I am present, I am committed, and I am ready.”

    The high-profile rally was graced by notable APC leaders, including Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, a member of the party’s influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC), who described Sanusi as “courageous, capable, and prepared for the responsibilities of governance.”

    “This is a man who has been tested. He knows what to do and how to get things done. Amuwo Odofin will be in safe hands under his leadership,” Obanikoro noted.

    Also present was Alhaja Memunat Ajao, the APC Apex Leader in Amuwo Odofin, whose presence further reinforced the weight of party unity and grassroots mobilisation.

    “We have put this election in God’s hands,” she said calmly. “But we must also remember that when the people vote for you, it is a trust. When you get there, do good. Remember those who brought you in,” she advised.

    Outgoing Council Chairman, Engr. Dr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh described the election as “a pivotal moment to prove a point ahead of 2027.”

    He highlighted the work done by the APC-led administration in the council and praised Sanusi as the right candidate to consolidate on those achievements.

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    “We have gone ward by ward, street by street. We have shown what leadership can do. This is not just another election. It is a statement of continuity, of stability,” Buraimoh said.

    Also lending his voice was the APC LGA Chairman, Hon. Ayodele Olusegun Ogumbiyi, who described the rally as a clear testament that “Amuwo Odofin remains a stronghold of the APC.”

    “Today, you have seen it for yourself. Our people are with us. And they are with Prince Lanre Sanusi.”

    Hon. Kate Omolola Banjoko, of Ward A1, described Sanusi as “a prepared leader with clear plans for the community.” She urged residents to vote for “continuity and progress.”

    The APC’s dominance in Amuwo Odofin is expected to be tested by opposition parties such as the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). However, Wednesday’s rally showed a party in sync with its base, united behind a candidate it considers credible and competent.