Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers-elect have received their Certificates of Return.
They promised to ensure a Greater Lagos at the 10th Assembly.
Obasa, after receiving his certificate, said: “This presentation is a confirmation of our victory in the last poll. I am assuring Lagosians, on behalf of my colleagues, that we will continue to build on the success of the current Assembly when we resume for the 10th Assembly. We want to assure Lagosians that we will continue to make laws, pass motions and resolutions that will bring progress to Lagos and protect the interests of residents. That’s the assurance that I have from the 39 other members-elect.
“We will also support the governor in his assignments to bring growth and progress to Lagos, as well as protect the lives and property of our people. However, supporting the executive arm does not mean we will compromise or abandon our constitutionally- guaranteed responsibilities.
“We also have a president-elect that we have so much confidence in, he was a former governor of Lagos State and his track record is visible for everyone to see. This is a confirmation and our confidence that he will do very well, and all the challenges in Lagos will be a thing of the past.”
Hon Adedamola Richard Kasunmu (ARK) representing Ikeja Constituency II, in his thank you message said Coming nearer home, one of our popular Yoruba axioms say, “Eni ti a ba se loore, ti ko dupe, bi Olosa Koni leru lo ni”
“On this note, permit me to start this appreciation note by first expressing gratitude to God Almighty who gave us an emphatic victory at the House of Assembly polls of 18th March 2023. All victories come from the Most High and so I return all the Glory to Him”.
“Next, I want to thank all the YOUTH of Ikeja Constituency 2. The battle was real and the challenge was tough, but I appreciate you all for standing firm, for standing with me, for standing with our party and for defending your territory against the electoral and political aggressors. Your efforts and activities before, during and after elections are highly commendable and appreciated”.
“Without your support and commitment, our victory of (APC-19,988: LP-9078: PDP-1466) would not have been possible. Once again, I say thank you”.
“Beyond partisan lines, through this just-concluded elections, the youths of Nigeria have succeeded in making a very strong political statement that, going forward, our generation can no longer be taken for granted in the scheme of things. For me, this is a very significant milestone and something solid to build upon in the nearest future”.
“I also want to thank all our party faithful and footsoldiers who took it upon themselves to canvass, campaign and mobilise for our party and it’s candidates”.
“Some worked under the sun, some worked in the rain. Some worked in the thick of the night, some took personal risks. Some were arrested and unjustly detained. Some sustain injuries, some were harassed and insulted”.
“Some spent their hard-earned resources to ensure things go right in their territories. Some stood and defended our votes with vigour”.
Some printed colourful banners and posters for me and other candidates.
“No amount of money can adequately repay your dedication, perseverance and loyalty. May God reward you all abundantly and bountifully”.
“May I also salute all our Party Leaders and Chieftains across Ikeja and Ojodu: From our LGA APC Chairmen, Alhaja Stella Kokumo and Alhaji Adekunle Dally-Adeokun, to all our EXCOs and Apex Leaders, I thank you most sincerely for rallying round me and ensuring we emerged victorious. You are the real heroes of this election. Kudos!”
Hon Gbolahan Yishawu, who represents Eti-Osa II, promised to do more to lift his constituency.
“I made a lot of promises during the campaigns and I will do more for my constituents with this renewed mandate. I will do more to make things better for them.
“APC has done well in this election, and most especially our father and mentor, President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu whose record of performance is visible to all. What he did in Lagos we know he can replicate as president of Nigeria.”
Thirty-eight lawmakers-elect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two from the opposition received their Certificates of Return.
