Ensure fairness, youth council urges LASIEC
A partisan group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, the Ikeja Progressives Youths, at the weekend, endorsed and presented the party’s chairmanship nomination form to an aspirant under the platform of the APC, Abisola Omisore, for the July 12 council election.
Chairman of the group, Gbenga Bolaji, described Omisore as a politician who embodies values, commitment, and a passion for service. Bolaji, while speaking during the presentation ceremony, said that the decision to endorse and support Omisore was reached after a thorough assessment of his plans, past contributions, and vision for the future of youths in the district.
The group called on the leadership of the party and other stakeholders to stand with the people and support a leader who truly represents their common interests.
He said: “It is with great pride and unwavering confidence that we, the Ikeja Progressive Youths, officially present the APC nomination form to a man who embodies these values – Abisola Omisore. The form was purchased by the Progressives Youths of Ikeja Local Council because we believe in his track record of humanitarian service and his unwavering dedication to our community.
“Our decision to endorse and support Abisola Omisore was not made lightly. After a thorough assessment of his plans for Ikeja, his past contributions, and his vision for our future, we are convinced that he is the leader we need at this crucial time.
“Omisore has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to youth empowerment. From skills acquisition programmes to educational support and palliative initiatives, he has shown that the youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow but key stakeholders of today.”
Also at the event, an aspirant, Omotayo Matthew Aderinola, withdrew his aspiration for the chairmanship position and declared his support for Omisore. In his acceptance speech, Omisore described the gesture as a symbol of belief in his vision and trust in his capacity and commitment to the progress of the Ikeja district.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has urged the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure a level playing field for all political parties participating in the election in the state.
In a statement, the state chairman of NYCN, Adigun Olalekan, emphasised the need for fairness and transparency throughout the electoral process. He reiterated the council’s commitment to youth participation in governance, saying, “We would like to reiterate our commitment to continuously advocate youth inclusion in governance and leadership across all sectors, even as we encourage more young people to take bold steps toward public service.”
