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2023: Jandor, Banky W campaigns in Eti-Osa

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2 years ago

December 10, 2022

… PDP promises to priorities interest of lagosians in policies

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Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State on Saturday campaigned across Eti-Osa local government area ahead of next year’s governorship election in the state, promising to put Lagosians first in all his policies if elected.

Jandor, was Joined in the campaign by the party’s candidate for the federal House of Representatives in the constituency, Bankole Wellington, popularly called Bank W.

Also in the campaign was Samani Muhammed, the PDP House of Assembly candidate in the constituency.

During the campaign, the PDP gubernatorial candidates held interactive sessions with different groups and party members across awards in the constituency to sell his agendas to Lagosians.

Speaking during a meeting with Adamawa boys in Obalende axis of the constituency, Jandor said the PDP is a party for the masses that do not discriminate, urging the group to vote all PDP’s candidates in the state to end years of misgovernance in Lagos.

He charged the group to vote for him, stressing that if elected his administration would revisit all unpopular policies taken by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in Lagos recently.

“They would come here and lie to you, the same thing they told you four years ago, be aware. We would revisit all unpopular policies in Lagos, if we take something, I would give something back in return.

“If I give a contract here the contractor must tell me that he has to employ youths of this area to be part of the work or it would be cancelled.

“You can see us coming to talk to you, we did not send someone; we are doing our campaign in Eti-Osa, Adamawa boys are part of us. When they come to campaign tell them; the governor should come by himself and campaign” Jandor said.

The leader of the group, James Shogunmi said they were honoured by the presence of the gubernatorial candidate, promising to work for this victory at the poll.

Shogunmi said the party’s decision to give the the House of Assembly ticket of the constituency to a non-indigene of Lagos had encouraged them to vote for the party.

Also speaking, Banky W, said he has been serving his constituency for several years now, stressing that over 5,00 people had benefited from the Lekki food bank project within the constituency.

The popular musician stressed that his decision to join politics is to serve.

“I am going into politics to serve, I have been giving back to the society, I have been supporting my constituency for years.

“But nothing has changed in the way things are done with years of voting for the APC, it is time to vote for a new party,”Banky W said.

Also speaking during a meeting with artisans and other professionals in the Obalende axis of the council, Jandor said the high poverty in the state does not reflect the money Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu’s claimed he had invested in tackling unemployment and empowerment.

He said if elected all interest groups in the state would be given a sense of belonging by his administration.

The PDP candidate said his administration would not intimidate Lagosians, urging them to vote for all PDP’s candidates including the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

“I would put a stop to any form of harassment on Lagos roads.

“I would be the next governor of Lagos state. Let me explain to you why I decided to come and see you. Other candidates, you just see their posters, but I came personally, so I can know what to do when elected.

“If they have been winning the wards here and nothing has changed; it means if they win for 100 years nothing would change.

“If anybody tells you to vote for a particular governor, ask them; we want to see the governor, let him come and speak with us”,Jandor added.

Responding, Haruna Muhammed, chairman of Tailoring Association in Obalende, said the union was tired of bad governance in the state, while advising Jandor to keep to his campaign promises if elected.

“I hope all that you are saying when you get there you would not change and be a different person”, Muhammed said.

Also during an interaction with a group of women and youths at Obalende police barrack, Jandor said his administration would give the welfare of women and youths a priority and formulate policies at empowering them.

According to Jandor, “I am not here by accident; I am here by conscious effort, that is how we planned it. As I entered the barrack, I said what is it about this barrack? We want to know what they need. Our coming here is to assure you that you would have a government that will be masses friendly.

“We want to run a government for the masses. We would create a ministry of people living with disabilities, because they also need attention. So that nobody would tell me because they are vulnerable that is the reason they don’t have work”

Esther Yerima, leader of the women, lamented that successive administrations in the state had neglected women and youths in the constituency despite support given to them.

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Eschew Desperation, Cleric Tells Nigerians Politicians As Olumoh Holds 34th Ramadan Edition Lecture for Late Father

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March 19, 2025

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Muslim clerics have tasked politicians to tone down on their desperation for power by all means, at the 34th Sheikh Sadallah AbdulSalam Olumoh Jokogbowo Ramadan lecture series in Ajeromi Ifelodun federal constituency on Sunday.

The guest lecturer Sheikh Ahmod Anofi Al-Mubarak who spoke extensively on the topic: “Destiny” at the Ramadan lecture organized by Honourable Lukmon Sa’ad Olumoh the member representing Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, counselled all public office holders and intending aspirants not to see the race as a do-or-die-affair but to always succumb to the will of God in all their cravings.

Sheikh Al-Mubarak also declared that, “Conspiracy remains the root of all political issues, we ought to succumb to what destiny has in stock for us, especially that which is orchestrated by Allah because there is nothing, we can do about it.

“Try to consult God through prayers and whatever he has destined don’t influence anything in the contrary.

“You politicians are fond of doing that, having tried to attain a height repeatedly in politics without much success, you would not accept what destiny has tossed your way, you often try to force it, this most times end up badly”.

The cleric further admonished them to always create time for those who had supported their cause in time past, with the understanding that God loves one who is just in his or her dealings with his fellow human being.

Hon. Olumoh in a chat with newsmen also expressed the importance of the Ramadan lecture held in memory of his late father, stressing that the essence of the period is forgiveness and charity.

“This is the 34th edition and we are practising what the period is meant for- the spirit of forgiveness and giving.

“Today we have empowered over a thousand people with cash of ten thousand naira each, ten people will be given generators, also we will be giving grinding machines and hair dryers to some of our constituents.

“It could not be displayed because of the crowd but it will be distributed as we move on.

“Also, here we have a dedicated party member who we have given a motorbike this is coming as a reward of his hard work and commitment to the cause of the party, we have tried to touch our party people and constituents at every point in time even during stakeholder’s meetings.

A stakeholder within the Ajeromi Ifelodun polity of Lagos State, who also doubles as a Governor Advisory Council (GAC) member Prince Rabiu Adio Oluwa hinted that every Muslims should endeavour to take seriously the teachings of the holy prophet, while adding that the words of the prophet remain a guiding light for our day to day living.

“It is a source of inspiration to all, bringing them closer to Allah. I earlier corrected an impression here that the word of Allah is key, though money is important too. So, with that correction taken and some adjustments made it is a good gathering.”

Speaking to the lecture Olumoh hinted that: “As a Muslim we all believe in destiny, as dictated by Allah that we all believe in what we have destined.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day and for you to become somebody you must work towards achieving it.

“I didn’t come to the House of Assembly by Accident I have tried severally, to be a member of the House of Assembly since 2011and eventually I came in 2019 because it was destined for me to be there.

“I was persistent in my request for me to become a representative of my people so.

“I was well prepared for it to ensure that they get the dividend of democracy so, I believe in destiny and that whatever comes to you positive or negative is from almighty Allah.

“We ought to pray for Allah to give us what will benefit us in life and that is good destiny.

Olumoh further counselled constituents to keep hope alive stressing that things will take shape very soon given the well piloted reforms and economic policies of the Tinubu led government.

“My plea to the constituents is to be patient with the government it will go round, the economy might be what it is yesterday but we can now see the difference of the reforms initiated by our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Prices of fuel is going down likewise that of foodstuff, so we know that we are getting there gradually, restructuring is taking effect and I am very sure we would all benefit by the special grace of God.”

The incumbent federal House of Reps members Hon. Paul Kalejaiye was also present at the Ramadan lecture.

A former Federal House of Representatives member Hon. Kolawole Taiwo however commended the lawmaker for keeping up with the culture breast taped by his late father Muslim cleric, adding that he had contributed immensely to developmental strides in the constituency.

Colleagues of Honourable Olumoh present at the lecture includes: Hon Noheem Adams (Eti-Osa 1) and Hon. Nureni Akinsanya (Mushin 1) who took turn to harp on the importance of the gathering stressing that Nigeria and Lagos state needs prayer to ensure stainable peace and development across all facets of live.

His Royal Majesty Oba Atanda Amore Tijani Oluwa Apapa kingdom Ajeromi also lend his voice on the impact of Ramadan, “It teaches us how to live amongst ourselves in peace.

The essence of the month of Ramadan is to revive our soul towards the ways of Allah.”

The council chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun local government Hon. Fatai Ayoola was quick to add that being our brother’s keeper and deviating from all forms of vices, is the essence of the month.

“You have to appreciate your neighbours be in good terms with them and give assistance to the needy. This is a yearly thing that Olumoh kept running the way he met it with those who have been to the House of Assembly before him.

“We all should be prayerful and expect the best from this polity.”

In the words of Okeowo the Chairman of Ifelodun LCDA it is a time to put everything aside in reverence of Allah, he urged people in the locality to embrace peace at all times and to worship God in spirit and truth.