Ogun LG poll: Sarafah Ishola, Mustapha, Olopade, Okedara endorse Oyegbola-Sodipo for Abeokuta north LGA chair
Party chieftains such as Sarafah Ishola, Bode Mustapha, and Bakai Okedara, have backed the candidacy of Oyegbola-Sodipo.
Political bigwigs in Abeokuta north LGA have endorsed the candidacy of Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer, for the chairmanship seat in the forthcoming November 16 poll.
In a statement issued on Monday, Ifekayode Akinbode, the chairman of the campaign committee for Oyegbola-Sodipo, said political leaders in the LG have promised their support for the ambition of the APC candidate.
Akinbode said party chieftains such as Sarafah Ishola, Bode Mustapha, and Bakai Okedara, have backed the candidacy of Oyegbola-Sodipo.
“I wholeheartedly endorse Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo for the chairmanship of Abeokuta north local government,” Akinbode quoted Mustapha to have said.
“I have watched you dedication to our party’s values and commitment to community development over a long period of time, which makes you the ideal leader for our local government. I have no doubt, you will deliver on your campaign promises and bring positive transformation to communities in the local government.”
Akinbode also quoted Ishola to have said, “I have taken note of you as an active member of the APC youth wing and the vital role you played in the February 2023 general elections.”
“I’ve seen first-hand the qualities that make Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo an exceptional leader. Your knowledge of the needs of people at the grassroots, and ability to rally other people to do things that will serve our communities well are qualities that I think will benefit our local government.
“I strongly endorse you for the Abeokuta north local government chairmanship position and urge all party members to support him.”
On his part, Okedara, stated: “Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues affecting people in our local government.”
“Your vision for economic growth and development aligns with our party’s goals, and I have no doubt you will create opportunities for our communities to thrive. I proudly endorse you for the position of chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government.”
Responding, Oyegbola-Sodipo promised his unwavering commitment to improve the lives of people of the local government upon assuming office.
The APC candidate said he would ensure faithful implementation of all the cardinal programmes encapsulated in the ‘Iseya’ developmental agenda of the administration of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun.
“I am immensely humbled by the support and endorsements that we have received from our highly respected fathers and leaders,” he said.
“This is humbling for me because throwing their heavyweights behind me means their expectation is high in terms of excellent service delivery to the people of Abeokuta North LGA.
“I want to assure them that this trust and confidence reposed in me will be held as a sacred reminder to give my best to our people.
