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A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State Alhaji Musiliu Aigoro has congratulated the newly crowned Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom Oba Babatunde Saliu over his ascension on Wednesday to the throne of his ancestors. Alhaji Aigoro in his congratulatory message described the emergence and installation of Oba Babatunde Saliu as the new monarch as a welcome development in the Oworonshoki Kingdom, stressing that the reign of the new monarch would usher in great development and prosperity in the Kingdom. He noted that the new monarch being an intelligent, vibrant and well-educated young man would bring to bear his wealth of accumulated experience in both public and private spheres on the affairs of the ancient kingdom. He, therefore, prayed for the long and peaceful reign of Oba Babatunde Saliu on the throne of his forbears. Alhaji Aigoro who is a prominent resident of Oworonshoki community also Congratulated the entire indigenes and residents of Oworonshoki king...

  The Lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye has sent congratulatory message to the new Oloworo of Oworo Oba Babatunde Saliu over his ascension to the throne of his ancestors. In a statement personally signed by him, Prince Agunsoye described the ascension of Oba Babatunde Saliu to the stool of Oloworo as heavenly decreed and a wise decision by the people of Oworonshoki Kingdom. While wishing the new monarch peaceful and long years on the throne, he expressed strong belief that the reign of the new monarch would be beneficial to the people of Oworonshoki Kingdom going by his accumulated experience in both corporate and public spheres. The full statement reads: LONG LIVE OBA BABATUNDE SALIU! Your Majesty, On this auspicious occasion of your ascension to the ancient throne of your forebears, I extend to you sincere congratulations from my family and the good people of Kosofe Federal Constituency. Kabiesi, your coronation as the new ...

The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe, has congratulated the newly crowned Oloworo of Oworo Kingdom, Prince Babatunde Saliu, on his emergence as the monarch of Oloworo Kingdom. The council boss, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Taiwo Fadipe, said "the appointment and ascension of my vice, marks the beginning of a new era in Oworoshoki Kingdom". Ogunlewe noted that the new traditional ruler’s experience in the corporate world, administration, politics and the traditional institution had prepared him for the new royal duties he is assuming. He urged the new Oworoshoki monarch to discharge his duties with the fear of God, passion, commitment and have the heart of a servant and readiness to carry his people along in day-to-day decision-making for the progress of the kingdom. The council boss, who congratulated the new monarch also prayed for his success. He urged him to work with the government and ...

The Vice-Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Prince Babatunde Saliu, has become the new Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom after his installation by the Lagos State Government. Babatunde Saliu was installed as Oloworo of Oworo on Wednesday at the Ministry of Local Government and community affairs where he was presented with a letter of appointment and staff of office. His installation as the new Oba of Oworonshoki Kingdom comes barely a year after he was elected as the Vice-Chairman of Kosofe Local Government and about 8 months after the demise of his father late Oba Bashir Oloruntoyin Saliu, the Elobo 1.

DEMOCRACY DAY MESSAGE This day is one of extreme significance in our history as a nation as it marks the return of power to the people. I congratulate the people of Kosofe Local Government and millions of Nigerians all over the world today in celebrating democracy day .Today is celebrated annually to commemorate the annulment of June 12 Presidential election in 1993 presumed to have been won by Late Chief MKO Abiola.  In Nigeria, the right for all citizens to enjoy equal participation in the democratic process was achieved after considerable struggle and suffering. We remember and celebrate all those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. However, June 12 has now taken another dimension. It has become a national celebration and a very powerful reminder that as a people and a nation we have what it takes to practice, nurture and defend democracy. The struggle to achieve democracy gives it a special value and places responsibility on all of us to supp...

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pegged the deadline for the submission of list of Presidential candidates and their running mates by political parties at June 17. The Commission warned the dedicated portal for the submission of list of candidates for national elections will automatically shut down at 6.00pm (1800hrs) on Friday 17th June 2022.   However for governorship and House of Assembly elections, the list of candidates shall be uploaded from 1st to 15th July 2022.   INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, gave the hint at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners in Abuja on Thursday. The Commission stressed further that only names of candidates that emerged from democratic primaries as provided by Sec. 84 of the Electoral Act 2022 shall be submitted. Yakubu said: “All primaries end today Thursday 9th June 2022. For the next one week from tomorrow 10th June 2022, all Political Parties are required to submit their list of ...

*Says 5 Statutory delegates voted during primary election *Warns against imposition, May take matter to court *Accuses Ojelabi of interfering in Appeal hearing A Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirant in Somolu Constituency II Barrister Gboyega Lookman Salau has sent a strong appeal to the leadership of All Progressives Congress and the Primary Election Appeal Committee to declare him the winner of the recently conducted APC primary election for Lagos state House of Assembly in Somolu Constituency II or it organizes another rerun. Barrister Salau made the appeal at a press conference he held on Friday at his campaign office at Ogbere Street Ilaje Bariga Lagos where he disclosed that the primary election conducted by the party last week Friday was a farce. He stated that electoral heist was perpetrated in favour of another contestant who was eventually declared the winner of the Somolu Constituency II All Progressives Congress Lagos State House of Assembly primar...

*Procures Brand New Bus For LG Staff The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the provision of adequate welfare packages to the council's workers to enhance their efficiency. Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe represented by the Secretary to the Local Government,  Hon Fatai Oladeinde Gbadebo made the statement on Wednesday during the Monthly prayer session/ workers forum at the secretariat. The SLG while addressing the staff acknowledged their diligence and support over the years.  He gave the Executive Chairman's assurance of his administration’s commitment to enhancing the productivity of the workers through adequate provision of welfare packages and other beneficial working conditions. Also speaking at the event was the Director of Admin and HR Mrs J.T. Odubeko, who charged the workers of the local government to be diligent in the discharge of their responsibilit...

PRESS STATEMENT WHY KOSOFE CONSTITUENCY 1 LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PRIMARY ELECTION WAS CANCELLED We wish to use this medium to apprise our teeming Party members in Kosofe Constituency 1 the reason behind the cancellation of today's State House of Assembly Primary election that was supposed to hold at Mende Town Hall. The returning officer for Kosofe Constituency 1, Mr. Fouad Oki, decided to call off the primary election after listening to both parties and with the three Divisional Police Officers from Ifako, Anthony and Ogudu Police Stations following vehement protest from our supporters that the delegate lists read out did not contain the original names of ad hoc delegates that actually won at the ward Congresses held on Wednesday May 18, 2022. This statement was also corroborated by the three Divisional Police officers who noted that the delegate lists brought to the venue were not the ones duly signed by them and INEC officials at the three ward Con...

The coast seems to be very clear for the Lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye to clinch the party's ticket for the House of Representatives for a third term in a roll after the scintillating performance of his loyalists making a clean sweep of LG ad-hoc delegates at the recently concluded Ward Congresses across Kosofe Federal Constituency. Ahead of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary elections, Ward congresses were held on Wednesday, May 18 2023 in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State In line with the directives of the National secretariat of the party for such congresses to be held to elect Local Government ad-hoc delegates in accordance to the party's guidelines on 2023 general elections. Subsequently, party members across the 10 Wards of Kosofe Local Government trooped out in large numbers to elect the stipulated five LG ad-hoc delegates per ward that would in turn vote for the aspirants o...