Kosofe Reporters

By Olusegun Apena Unlike the fireworks in Constituency I, where Hon. Sanni Okanlawon is fighting off seven aspirants and an anti-third-term revolt, the political affairs in Kosofe Constituency II are more measured, more whispered. The question, however, is the same: has the incumbent done enough? Hon. Femi Saheed, the lawmaker representing Ikosi-Isheri, Agboyi-Ketu and environs, assumed office in 2020 after winning a bye-election to replace the late Hon. Tunde Buraimoh. Now serving his first full term, he is a ranking member of the House and currently chairs the powerful House Committee on Finance. Yet he has kept a low profile. As the APC primary approaches, the constituency is asking - quietly but firmly - whether that quietness is competence or invisibility.  Femi Saheed’s Scorecard Saheed is not a headline-hugging politician. He does not dominate WhatsApp groups, except when he moved the motion for the impeachment of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on the floor of the Hous...

Sunday Adewunmi Olabode, popularly known as “School Boy”, has expressed gratitude to the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, following his appointment as Special Adviser on Transportation and Parks. In an official appreciation message, Adewunmi described the appointment as both an honour and a call to serve the people of Kosofe with diligence, integrity and dedication. “This appointment is not just an honour, but a call to serve the good people of Kosofe with diligence, integrity, and unwavering dedication. I deeply appreciate the confidence reposed in me, and I do not take this opportunity for granted,” he said. Pledging loyalty to the chairman, whom he hailed as “The White Lion, Mr Talk and Do”, Adewunmi assured that he would work tirelessly to support the administration’s vision for a more organised and efficient transportation system in the local government. “I will work tirelessly to contribute my quota towards the cont...

The former member House of Representatives, Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. (Prince) Rotimi Agunsoye, mni has made a passionate plea, to Nigerians to exercise patience and lend their support to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as it works towards revamping the economy of the country. The former lawmaker made this appeal during his welcome address at the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Mandate Movement held at Police College, Ikeja in commemoration of Democracy Day on June 12. Speaking before a mammoth crowd of Mandate Movement supporters, Agunsoye highlighted the challenges facing the Nigerian economy, emphasizing that the era of the oil boom had passed.  He, therefore, stressed the need for citizens to rally behind the government's efforts to diversify and strengthen the economy for a sustainable future. "We want to use this opportunity to appeal to all Nigerians that there is a time and a seas...

As the sun rises on the 21st of April 2024, so thus the people of clear conscience across Kosofe Federal Constituency and beyond rise to celebrate the 62nd birthday of Hon. (Prince) Rotimi Agunsoye, mni - the finest and the most iconic lawmaker that has ever represented the Constituency at the National Assembly. The good people of Kosofe Federal Constituency have every reason to celebrate and honour a man who has truly exemplified what it means to be a dedicated and effective lawmaker.  Hon. Agunsoye, who served in the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023, left an indelible mark on his constituency, redefined representation and made a lasting impact on the lives of the people he so diligently and passionately served. Throughout his tenure, Hon. Agunsoye made it his mission to bring about positive change and development to Kosofe Federal Constituency. His list of accomplishments speaks volumes about his unwavering commitment to serving his constituents with passion...

Ibraheem Bakare Olawale, a former councillor of ward C in Kosofe local government, has officially announced his intention to run for the position of Kosofe Local Government Chairman in the 2025 elections.  Olawale popularly known as "IBO" by his teeming political admirers made the declaration early this morning through a statement posted on various Whatsapp group platforms. In his statement, Ibo expressed his commitment to providing fair and responsible governance that serves the interests of the people of Kosofe.  He also highlighted his belief in the power of unity and collaboration, stating that with the support of the community, he can achieve his goals. IBO, who is well-known in the area for his previous work as a councillor and was the Chief Whip of Kosofe Local Government Legislative Arm from 2017 - 2021, is confident in his ability to bring positive change to Kosofe Local Government Area.  He promises to roll out a detailed manifesto in the near future...

By Olusegun Apena (Apenaism) The recent events unfolding within the political firmament of Kosofe have once again brought visibly to light the deep-seated schism, tensions and power struggles within the local chapter of the All Progressives Congress.  Last week Thursday, the Governor Advisory Council (GAC) members in Kosofe, namely Otunba Busura Alebiosu and Omooba Olumuyiwa Sosanya hurriedly orchestrated what they tagged, a "strategic stakeholders' meeting", at the Funplex event centre, CMD with the ostensible aim of fostering party unity, solidarity and cohesion.  The gathering was reportedly bankrolled by three council chairmen in the Greater Kosofe, namely Barrister MoyosoreOgunlewe, Kosofe Local Government; Mayor Dele Osinowo, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA and Princess Samiat Bada, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA. During the meeting which was attended by a commingling of party members, the Lagos East Senatorial Leader, Otunba Busura Alebiosu called for unity of all the party member...

*Affirms Enilolobo As Authentic Mandate Chairman  *Declares Baba Eto's Mandate Movement fake The Mandate Group Kosofe Local Government (LG) chapter, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 held its first LGA meeting of the year 2024. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of members with over 200 in attendance. The LGA Vice Chairman of the group, Alh. Bakare Adams, who presided over the meeting, told the gathering that the Mandate Group remains one and indivisible Group, and that Alhaji Abdullahi Enilolobo is it de jure state chairman. He, therefore, urged members to look askance at the imitation of the group being perpetrated by an APC chieftain Cardinand Odumbaku, otherwise known as Baba Eto, declaring his group as fake. While affirming support for Alh. Enilolobo, Alh. Adams expressed his firm belief that the Mandate Group remains a cohesive and effective force for good in Kosofe LG and charged members to be dedicated and remain loyal to ...

The immediate past member, House of Representatives, Hon. (Prince) Rotimi Agunsoye has been conferred with the prestigious award of Member of the National Institute (mni) by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.  The highly esteemed award was bestowed on him, alongside 96 other participants at the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course 45, which was held on Saturday at the Institute's New Auditorium. The award followed a 10-month intensive study on Senior Executive Course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion, attended by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Seidu Ahmed Alkali and other top-level government officials, diplomats, scholars, and special guests. The National Institut...

~ Projects Revenue Generation at N4.15b The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, has presented a budget proposal of N3.87 billion to the legislative arm of the council for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget which was themed, "Budget of Public Growth and Development" was presented to the Legislators on Thursday at the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu legislative chamber where it is expected to undergo scrutiny and deliberation for final approval. During the presentation, Barrister Ogunlewe disclosed that the proposed budget will seek to eradicate poverty and create wealth, maintain Recurrent/Capital ratio, ensures proper maintenance of public assets, shore up the Internally Generated Revenue of the council, create a conducive environment for private investors through PPP initiatives and investment climates, improve managerial efficiency to reduce public spending, and efficient mobilisation of resources towards t...

*Present Special Awards to Political Figures  It was an epoch-making day on Thursday at the Pholax Hotel, Anthony when political leaders and key stakeholders from Kosofe local government converged for a first-of-its-kind one-day retreat organized by the Senior Special Assistants to Kosofe Local Government Chairman. The retreat, aimed at providing the Senior Special Assistants with workable plans for the delivery of purposeful and impactful governance towards the year 2024, had the theme "Impact 2024: Unifying the Purpose." Furthermore, the retreat was designed to avail the SSAs a veritable platform to present dialogue, collaborate, and exchange ideas that would foster a unified vision to accelerate positive impact between the Local Government and other tiers of government in line with the visions of the Executive Chairman. The retreat began with a lecture delivered by Mr. Ayo Muritala, the Managing Partner of KNEWROW Consults, w...