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  • LG Elections: LASIEC Declares Hon Taoheed Taiwo Winner As Chairman Ejigbo LCDA.

    LG Elections: LASIEC Declares Hon Taoheed Taiwo Winner As Chairman Ejigbo LCDA.

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    The APC Chairmanships candidate for Ejigbo LCDA,Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo has been declared winner as Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA.

    Taiwo, Chairman elect was announced winner of the July 12 local government election after he defeated the candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP),Hon Adekunle Olatunde Moses with 34,371 votes against 421 votes,thereby polling 34,371 votes out of 35,462 votes

    Mr Rasaki returning officer for Ejigbo LCDA

    The Local Government Returning Officer for Ejigbo LCDA,Adeolu Rasaki declared Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo as the winner of the Saturday Chairmanship election having scored the highest votes in the election.

    Reacting to his victory, Hon Taiwo promised to use the four years mandate to serve humanity and deliver dividends of democracy to his people.

    “I feel excited and good and all glory to God. I want to sincerely thank my family,my political party and leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC)the electorates and all those who stood firmly by us to achieve this success,it is no way taking for granted and the only way to pay them back is to actually perform and deliver the dividends of democracy to our people.

    “I am also aware of the enormous responsibilities that lie ahead of us as the choice of the people of Ejigbo. We appreciate your love for us and the precious time you took to vote at your polling booths”.

    “I commend LASIEC, security agencies, party stakeholders, and above all, the voters who came out with purpose.”he said

    Hon TAT as he is fondly called pledged swift action on his seven-point agenda and thanked the APC family for standing firm across all six wards.

    “Now, we move from promises to performance. The mandate is clear, and delivery begins immediately,”

    Ejigbo’s grassroots have spoken loudly, decisively, and peacefully.”he submitted

    Similarly, the ruling APC also won all the Six Councillorship seat for the local government which include,Hon Olabisi Rukayyat Muritala( Okeafa ward),Hon Akeem Araokanmi(Ifoshi),Hon Gabriel Shobande(Ilamoshe),Hon Taiwo Hazzam Idowu (Aigbaka),Hon Abdulfatai Bello(Fadu) and Hon Ifatunmise Adedoyin Adefioye(Ailegun).

    The returning officer,Mr Rasaki who declared Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo as the winner stated that APC had 34,371 votes,PDP 421 votes,LP 472 votes and ZLP 66votes respectively

    “Having complied with the requirements of the law and scored the majority number of votes, Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo is hereby declared elected and returned as Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA”he said.

    Earlier,the Electoral officer for Ejigbo LCDA,Mr Babatunde in his address thanked the people of Ejigbo for having conducted themselves in a peaceful manner during and after the election compared to the previous reports.

    Electoral officer for Ejigbo LCDA,Mr Babatunde 

    “Let me use this opportunity to say a big thank you for your support, cooperation towards the conduct of the election.”

    “You are civil,calm and very responsible compared to the reports we got from the previous EOs,I was surprised each of the polling units visited, every where was calm and peaceful as people came out to cast their vote and made their choice,the Igbos and the Hausas all came out in their numbers in Okeafa and llamoshe,I am very and you made my job very easy.”he submitted.

    Investigator news reports that the Coaliation officer Mrs Abioye Folanke announced the results ward by ward

     

    Aigbaka Ward:

    APC-4185.

    PDP-149

    LP-134

    ZLP-27

    Total votes:4495

     

    Fadu Ward:

    APC -6415

    LP-57

    PDP-80

    ZLP-5

    Total votes:6,563

     

    Ifoshi Ward:

    APC -7148

    LP-109

    PDP-84

    ZLP-28

    Total votes-7495

     

    IIamoshe Ward:

    APC -2344

    LP:48

    PDP-27

    ZLP-2421

     

    Ailegun Ward:

    APC – 8514

    LP-40

    PDP-26

    ZLP-2

    Total votes-8582

     

    Okeafa Ward:

    APC-5765

    LP- 84

    PDP -55

    ZLP-2

    Total votes: 5906

     

    Toal votes for each candidates:

    APC-34,371

    LP-472

    PDP-421

    ZLP-66

     

     

    EJIGBO LCDA
    Councilorship Result Across Wards.

    Aigbaka Ward:
    APC- 4,284
    LP- 134
    PDP- 151
    ZLP- 27
    Total Votes Cast- 4596

    Fadu Ward:
    APC- 3,144
    LP- 66
    PDP- 88
    ZLP- 04
    Total Votes Cast- 3,302

    Ifoshi Ward:
    APC- 7,148
    LP- 109
    PDP- 84
    ZLP- 28
    Total Votes Cast- 7,415

    Ilamoshe Ward:
    APC: 2,421
    LP- 48
    PDP- 27
    ZLP- 02
    Total Votes Cast-2,598

    Ailegun Ward:
    APC: 8,218
    LP: 58
    PDP: 33
    ZLP- 03
    Total Votes Cast- 8,312

    Okeafa Ward:
    APC- 5,765
    LP- 084
    PDP- 055
    ZLP- 002
    Total Votes Cast- 5,906

     

  • LG Poll 2025: Fadu Community Engages APC Chairmanship Candidate, Aare Taoheed,Seeks Developmental Projects

    LG Poll 2025: Fadu Community Engages APC Chairmanship Candidate, Aare Taoheed,Seeks Developmental Projects

    …….As Abule Base,Ola Fathia present souvenirs to Hon Taiwo.

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    It was an engaging session when the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA),Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo(TAT) visited the Fadu community on Saturday 5, July 2025.

    In furtherance of his engagement with Coalition of Community Development Associations (CDAs)Aare Taiwo unveiled his development-focused agenda in the build -up to the July 12 LG elections in Lagos State.

    The residents of Fadu Community Development Associations,who trooped enmass to welcome the Chairmanship candidate,his Vice Chairmanships candidate and members of his team, presented to him several demands that they are expecting him to execute when if he is eventually elected at the poll, while also pledging their support.

    In his address, the CDA ward chairman,Mr Onyebo Semiu Adeyinka,appreciated the candidate for the visit, and reaffirmed the community’s continued support for him.

    Adeyinka who is also the coalition chairman of CDAs in fadu ward went further to make a passionate appeal for the rehabilitation of roads, like Lafenwa/folawewo road linking Lafenwa and Dauda Ilo street,Coker drainage gutter down to NNPC,Awoyemi street drainage, provision of street lights in Coker road,NNPC road and Rafiu Tijani street while pledged massive electoral support.

    The CDC chairman,Prof Jelili Atiku thanked the party for recognizing the CDC/CDAs as all the six Councilorship candidates are executives in their various ward.While pledging the support of the CDC/CDAs towards the forthcoming July 12 election,he urge the people to come out enmass with their voters card and vote for the All Progressive Congress candidates in Ejigbo LCDA.

    Adding his voice, the incumbent chairman of Ejigbo LCDA,Hon Monsurudeen Bello advised the people to always pray and support the APC Chairmanships candidate if elected as governance of local government involves collective decision making and participation from various stakeholders noting that effective governance requires long term commitment, strategic planning and sustained efforts.

    Obe,called on the APC Chairmanships candidate to focus more on road infrastructure, welfare of the people and economic development, emphasizing that these key areas would significantly impact the lives of citizen and the overall progress of the community.

    ” I can tell you for free, what the people of Ejigbo know is roads infrastructure,their welfare and economic development,if you can do this, the people of Ejigbo will honor you”

    The Chairman appeal to the people to vote for APC, emphasizing that continuity in governance would be beneficial for the community.

    He assured them of their safety, highlighting the security measures put in place in collaboration with security agencies to ensure a free and fair election conducted by LASIEC.

    In response, the APC candidate,Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo expressed gratitude for Fadu’s consistent support for the party, stating that, “Your votes have always been massive, and we do not take them for granted”.

    Aare Taiwo  said working with the CDC/ CDA’s will ensure regular receipt and management of feedback, collaboration, and sustained progress across all communities, noting that he will run an inclusive government.

    Flanked by his Vice Chairmanship candidate,Councilorship Candidate of Fadu ward,Hon Fatai Obe and all 5 other APC Councillorship candidates, TAT reeled out his Seven-Point Manifesto before a hall filled with key stakeholders, promising inclusive governance, people-centric service delivery, and renewed attention to community infrastructure.

    He assured the 8 CDAs in Fadu that there request would be look into when elected into office, appealing to them to go and canvass for more votes from the people,tell them more about progress already put in place by the incumbent chairman of Ejigbo LCDA,Hon Monsurudeen Bello.

    ” The only way I can look into all these seven points request that you have made is for you to go out there, canvass for the party, come out enmass and vote for APC, only and after this that your request would be given a smooth ride” he submitted.

    Investigator news reports that those in attendance include the incumbent chairman, Hon Monsurudeen Bello,the APC party chairman,Alhaji Fatai Kasumu – APC Chairman, Ejigbo LG,Prof. Jelili Atiku(CDC Chairman),Barr. Abimbola(CDC Secretary),ward executives,Chief Bayo Okunola, along with leaders of all in Fadu ward,Hon Saliu Adegun(Fadu ward chairman and C of C ward chairmen), women, youths among others.

    Investigator news reports that in a bid to strengthen more ties with the community,the campaign team also visited the Apana landlord association where the Chairman of the association, Prince Adeniyi Adedeji urge the APC flagbearer to honor and reconsider a previous commitment made to the incumbent chairman which would greatly benefit the community,if elected.

    Prince Adedeji noted that the community is in dire need of a convoy road which leads from Apana junction to Fatuse,also assist them with street lights in the area.

    He also made a passionate appeal that the youths in the community be given job opportunities, highlighting the importance of empowering the next generation.

    Also, the Chairman hopeful received a campaign souvenir from Abule Base association led by its chairman,Mr.Azeez Yekini A.k.a. Ola Fathia.

    Aare Taoheed thanked the people especially Ola Fathia for the souvenir and support giving to him and members of his team while assuring them that during his tenure,Ejigbo community would experience proactive development and infrastructure.

    Speaking with investigator news,Mr Azeez stated that he decided to support Hon TAT, citing his admiration for the incumbent chairman Hon Monsurudeen Bello who has made significant impact on the Ejigbo community.

    ” I am not a politician, neither am I into politics but because of the antecedents of the incumbent chairman whose tenure will soon elapse,I decided to support and present souvenir to the APC Chairmanships candidate and members of his team as a way of encouragement and I want to assure him that come July 12,l will rally and deliver 200 votes for him come July 12 “he stated.

    Investigator news gathered that other places visited by the campaign team include NATA base, Grand Imam of Fadu ward and Baba Arikewulo home.

    The event was not just political—it was strategic. CDAs expressed renewed trust in TAT’s candidacy, affirming their readiness to support all APC candidates in the July 12 elections,as children of Fadu ward staged the APC Chairmanships candidate and his team until he gave them exercise books and caps .