As race to the exalted position of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Chairmanship seat heightens, intense lobbying has commenced as to who wears the cap.
Among the three (3) names shortlisted from the fifteen (15) Aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC), some party stakeholders have taken a careful and thorough look at the three eminently qualified Aspirants, and argued that ‘there is need to settle for the most experienced in terms of administrative leadership couple with experience and perhaps, one who can serve as a bridge between career Officers, core Politicians and the good people of Ado-Odo/Ota local government in order to deliver dividends of democracy and further deepen good governance’.
While speaking with VOA News on the likely choice of the APC as the Party’s flagbearer, a party Stakeholder, who doesn’t prefer his name in print said, ‘torch lighting the track record and experience of Hon. Wasiu Lawal, FCA, one would no doubt believe in his ability to turn the fortunes of this local government around in the shortest distance time. His career as a chartered Accountant is one in which will ensure accountability of every penny made or received as allocation on behalf of this local government’.
“His experience in the private sector will enable him provide strategic direction, manage team, set goals and identify investment opportunities for the local government when he assumes office.
In this critical time of economic hardship, our dear local government needs a transformative leader who can combine vision, integrity, and dedication to harness the many potentials that are abound herein.
Without using ambiguity to conceal the truth, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu is that exceptional individual, poised to utilize the collective potential of our community and further deepen it towards unprecedented progress”.
Another Stakeholder within the party rank, who spoke with our Correspondent via a telephone chat said, ‘judging by his unwavering commitment and unshakeable optimism, Hon. Wasiu Lawal is the ideal candidate for the chairmanship position of our dear local government’.
“An experienced public Servant, Hon. Wasiu boasts of an impressive track record of selfless service to our community, having served in various committees in Ota and heading quite a few with verifiable results; notable among which is the Ita-Oba Planning Committee’s Chairmanship position which he held for a couple of tenure. He also served as CDA Chairman where he recorded unparalleled achievements. He is also a core party man, who has worked tirelessly for the progress of our dear APC in the last couple of years aside serving as a caretaker Chairman of the local government where numbers of achievements are out there in the public domain for the avoidance of doubt”.
“This wealth of experience has fortified him with an in-depth understanding of our local challenges and the expertise to tackle them head-on.
Hon. Wasiu Lawal is a Leader with an unwavering Integrity who is renowned for transparency, accountability, and commitment to ethical governance, judging from his academic feat as a Chartered Accountant.
To mention a few when he held the position in acting capacity, he consistently demonstrated;
1. Financial Prudence where he efficiently managed resources in his disposal to maximize impact and minimize waste.
2. Inclusive Decision-Making as he regularly engage stakeholders, listened to concerns, and incorporated diverse perspectives.
3. Environmental Sustainability; he promoted eco-friendly practices, effective waste management services and conservation efforts while in office as a Caretaker Chairman.
Hon. Wasiu Lawal is on a self-imposed mission to see to the boom of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, giving him the required support is the only right thing to do as citizens who want the same achievements for the Local Government.
In Hon. Wasiu Lawal, we have a chairmanship Aspirant, who embodies the qualities our local government needs to thrive. His vision, experience, integrity, and commitment to our community make him the ideal leader to propel us toward a brighter future”.
While appealing to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on the careful choice of the party’s flagbearer, he said that Hon. Wasiu Lawal has a lot to offer Ado-Odo/Ota local government and in turn, the government of Prince Dapo Abiodun.
“It is our appeal to His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, all party Leaders, Stakeholders in the local government, all and sundry to rally behind Hon. Wasiu and make him the Party’s Candidate in the forthcoming Local Council elections as he has a lot to offer our dear local government”.
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