Sagamu LG: APC Flag Bearer AFO Storms Ijagba, Latawa And Itunsokun Amidst Fanfare

Sagamu LG: APC Flag Bearer AFO Storms Ijagba, Latawa And Itunsokun Amidst Fanfare

Ahead of the Sagamu local government elections slated for July 24 2021, the APC Campaign train for Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate – AFO APC flag bearer, stormed Udu Ward 6, 7 and 8 led by the led by the DG, Hon. Gbenga Banjo Baruwa to seek the support of the people at ward levels.

In a press statement by the media committee and made available to GistIsland Online, the campaign can best be described as street credibility. The movement which started from the local government secretariat of the party with sweet renditions from AFO babes entertained members while waiting for the arrival of Ogbeni Odulate.

The chant of AFO across the streets as the campaign team moved to ward 7, was a testimony to the wide popularity and acceptance of Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate among the electorates. The S.A to the Governor on Education, Mrs Ronke Soyombo who lights up the campaign with enthusiasm while reeling out the giant strides of Gov Dapo Abiodun led Ogun State Government in Education, Housing, Agriculture, Infrasyructural developments among others.

According the media committee, the campaign started proper at ward – 7 (Ijagba), with hospitable atmosphere and cultural entertainment by the Agemo dancers at the community square. The hyperactive DG, Hon Ademola Adeniran (Sapele) and other dignitaries were well received by the ward leaders. Hon Rafiu Opaleye, the APC Caretaker Chairman introduced Ogbeni Odulate and his Vice, Comrade Isiaka Salami while the party’s flag was handed over to Hon Idris Awoderu Oluwaseun as the ward 7 Councillorship candidate. It is important to acknowledge the presence of the Desalu family, who trooped out enmass to receive their son, Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate – AFO.

Reports have it that Ward 8 was another superb outing for the campaign train as the party members and admirers of Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate were more than anxious to receive the tram. As witnessed in ward 7, the AFO campaign team were entertained with a brilliant performance by the egungun entertainers while the grassroots presence of the Councillorship Candidate, Hon Kamoru Adenusi was heavily felt when presented with the party flag.

Going to ward 6 (Itunsokun) from Latawa, Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate’s family lineage to Itun-gbogbo was confirmed by Alhaji Nurudeen Kazeem (Eleshin) when the Islamic Scholar was paid a courtesy call. Ward 6 was extraordinarily exceptional in their plans, being the ward of the Campaign DG, Hon Gbenga Banjo Baruwa, Alhaji Tolu Daodu and the Vice Chairmanship Candidate, Comrade Isiaka Salami. And the collective impacts of these leaders was well pronounced in their grassroots. One would have thought the three wards had a joint meeting, as ward 6 also entertained the team with another wonderful display from the egungun entertainers.

The DG, Hon Baruwa charged the gathering to be prepared as the Governor of the State, Prince Dapo Abiodun will be visiting Sagamu on Saturday to commission some projects, among which is the Oba Erinwole Road while he assured the party admirers that Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate will continue from where he stops, if elected.

He therefore charged the party members to continue with their party evangelism.