The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Secretariat was a spectacle of colour and festivity as the incumbent chairman, Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof, officially flagged off his re-election campaign in a grand ceremony that drew party faithful, community leaders and entertainers from across Lagos.
The event also saw the presentation of All Progressives Congress (APC) flags to the party’s councillorship candidates across the seven wards in the local government area, symbolizing the start of their campaigns ahead of the local council polls.
Hundreds of constituents thronged the council secretariat, many donning vibrant Ankara, t-shirts, and traditional Aso Oke fabrics in party colours. The lively crowd turned the flag-off into a carnival-like celebration of the chairman’s achievements during his first term and his promise of a more impactful second tenure.
Member of the House of Representatives representing Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency I, Hon. Bashiru Dawodu, praised the council boss for what he described as a remarkable first term. “Otunba Oloyede’s achievements are visible to the blind and audible to the deaf. I urge all party members and supporters to take this campaign to every corner of the constituency,” he said.
The event attracted several high-profile dignitaries, including Hon. Anthony Adeyinka, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports, popularly known as Zulu Authority; the Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio (Tafa Sego); and top APC leaders such as Prince Samuel Omotosho Aina, Hon. Israel Akiyode, Elder Salako, Chief Femi Akeju, Chief Sunday Akinwale, and Chief Mrs. Catherine Badejoko.
Traditional leaders also graced the occasion, including the Baale of Shogunle, High Chief Rafiu Ajisegiri; Baale of Shogunle Oke, High Chief Muniru Obidairo; Baale of Mafoluku, High Chief Adedayo Thomas; and the Regent of Oshodi, Chief Biliaminu Akinola.
Musical performances from top entertainers, Alhaji Shefiu Alao, gospel artist Mega 99 (Abel Dosunmi), and Adigun Abolore popularly known as 9ice, kept the crowd on their feet. Up-and-coming acts, including Lyon Oloyede, also thrilled the audience, while DJ Real kept the momentum going with a vibrant playlist.
The climax of the event was the symbolic presentation of APC flags to the councilorship candidates. Party Chairman Hon. Saheed Animashaun handed the flags to Otunba Oloyede, who in turn presented them to the candidates, signaling the formal commencement of grassroots campaign activities.
As the ceremony wound down, jubilant supporters of the various candidates took to the streets, dancing and celebrating in anticipation of victory at the polls.