Emmanuel Clement.
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Primary Election,the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has intensified grassroots mobilisation efforts across Ikeja Local Government Area in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR
Speaking from his Ikeja House office, Chairman AKOD described Ikeja as the political home and local government of President Tinubu, stressing that the people of the council remain proud of the President’s political legacy and fully committed to his re-election project.
The council chairman stated that the developmental progress recorded within Ikeja Local Government under his administration has been greatly enhanced by President Tinubu’s leadership reforms, particularly the implementation of Local Government Financial Autonomy and the increase in monthly allocations to local governments across the country.
According to him, the improved financial capacity has enabled local councils to execute impactful infrastructural projects, strengthen grassroots governance, improve service delivery, and bring government closer to the people.
AKOD noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu continues to resonate strongly among residents, especially at the grassroots level where developmental initiatives and responsive governance remain critical to improving the lives of citizens.
He therefore called on party stakeholders, ward executives, youths, women groups, and APC faithful across Ikeja LGA to remain united, committed, and fully mobilised in support of President Tinubu ahead of the APC presidential primary election.
Chairman AKOD further assured that members of the APC in Ikeja would continue to stand solidly behind the President in appreciation of his visionary leadership, democratic credentials, and unwavering commitment to national development.
Political observers within the council area have described the mobilisation drive as a reflection of the strong support base President Tinubu continues to enjoy within Ikeja, regarded as one of the strategic political strongholds of the APC in Lagos State.