A group of former political office holders in Ikorodu Local Government has endorsed Comr. Japhet Odesanya (KOLUJO) as their preferred candidate for the Chairmanship position in the 2025 local government election. The endorsement took place during a strategic meeting between the Kolujo Campaign Team and the campaign structure across the seven wards in Ikorodu Local Government.

The group, led by Chief Adekoya Fatai Atoloye, former Supervisor for Sports, praised Odesanya’s leadership qualities and experience, having worked with him during the administration of Late Alh Sheriff Anipole between 2011-2014. They expressed confidence in his ability to bring economic prosperity to Ikorodu Local Government.

In his remarks, Odesanya stated “We are coming up with a strong and formidable structure of strong and principled politicians within our party hierarchy. The over-monetization of the Nigerian political system is responsible for the current economic hardships confronting the nation. Corruption and bad leadership, which stemmed from the emergence of opportunistic politicians who are not ready for good governance but rather to take advantage of the system, are also to blame.

“The rot in the Nigerian system was caused by leaders who lacked vision and courage to lead the nation into economic prosperity, as being demonstrated by Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“We have a duty and obligation to unite Ikorodu. It is too fragmented, and we cannot continue like that and expect a prosperous Council. The ‘Kolujo’ ideology was inspired by the need to galvanize all the various interests and stakeholders in the Council area for good governance.

“If given the opportunity to serve, I pledge to reform the entire gamut of the Ikorodu local government system. I commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for spearheading the local government autonomy, which has now restored power to the grassroots people.

“I charge you all ‘Kolujo’ Team to go back to your wards and mobilize all Ward Exco Members and every stakeholder to rise up and insist on transparency and merit in choosing the party’s candidate for the forthcoming 2025 Local Government Elections.”

The Kolujo Campaign Team, led by Director-General Hon Owolabi Hammed, includes prominent members such as Chief Fatai Adekoya, Hon Kazeem Oni-Orisan, Prince Adebola Ajasa, and Alhaja Taiwo Fatuga, among others. Ward Coordinators also attended the meeting, solidifying the campaign structure across the seven wards.