On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the visionary lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, convened a stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ojodu LCDA to galvanize party members and unlock the area’s potential as a crucial vote bank in the upcoming elections, given its strategic importance in Ikeja’s electoral landscape and symbolic connection to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The meeting at the Muslim Praying Ground Aguda was a resounding success, bringing together key party leaders, including the Executive Chairman Ojodu LCDA, and his, Hon. Olusegun Odunmbaku and Hon Olubunmi Oluya didn’t respectively, APC State Executive, Chief Sonola, and the APC Ojodu LGA Chairman Alhaja (Hon.) Olusola Kokumo
Other notable party stalwarts include Chief Matthew Adesanya, Alhaji Oladapo Atinshola, and Hon. Yomi Balogun, who inspired party members with their visionary leadership and words of encouragement, fostering a sense of unity and purpose among party members from Wards A to F
The party’s top leaders and state officers celebrated Rt Hon. Faleke’s transformative empowerment initiatives, generous palliatives, job opportunities, and appointments, recognizing the profound impact on the community.
They also commended Hon. Segun Odunmbaku’s innovative HEYS program. Alhaja Kokumo praised Hon. Faleke’s development projects, acknowledging their immense value to the people of Ojodu LCDA, and applauded Hon. Odunmbaku’s efforts to build upon Hon. Faleke’s remarkable legacy.
The Council Chairman, Hon Segun Odunmbaku, commended Hon. Faleke for his tireless efforts to bring tangible benefits to the community, making a meaningful impact and streamlining his role as Council Chairman.
The amiable Federal Lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Faleke rallied party leaders to drive growth by welcoming new members and ensuring a transparent selection of polling unit agents.
He invited two party members from each ward to bear witness to the council chairman’s transformative progress.
Hon. Opeyemi Apatira, Leader of the Ojodu Legislative Council, delivered an inspiring address on behalf of the councilors, while Hon. Olaide John Bello, Secretary to the Local Government, SLG, shared a motivational message on behalf of the Supervisory Councilor; both highlighted the remarkable progress achieved.
Hon. Faleke unveiled plans for a Central Working Committee to drive ward-level elections and address key issues, announcing an empowerment training initiative with cash grants and a forthcoming stakeholders meeting to mobilize for Local Government elections.
Hon. Faleke inspired hope for a brighter future, urging ward leaders to trust in the empowerment programs that will uplift every member, while reaffirming his dedication to unlocking the full potential of democracy for all, and motivating party members to strive for excellence, aiming to mobilize at least 80% of registered voters in the 2027 elections.
