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By Oluwaseunayofunmi Traditional Institution Takes Proactive Step to Address Emerging Security Concerns Across Eredo Communities In a decisive move aimed at strengthening peace, security, and social stability within Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo (JP), Telade IV , has convened an emergency security stakeholders' meeting to address growing concerns over security challenges affecting communities across the council area. The high-level security engagement, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 12 noon , will take place at the historic Alara Palace in Ilara-Epe , bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors to deliberate on practical strategies for safeguarding lives and property within the locality. A Timely Response to Emerging Security Threats According to an official communication issued by the revered monarch on June 3, 2026, the emergency meeting became ne...

By Oluwaseunayofunmi Celebrations and jubilation erupted across parts of Epe Constituency 2 following the emergence of Hon. Balogun Akeem Olawale as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Candidate-Elect for the Lagos State House of Assembly after the successful completion of the party primary election. In what many political observers have described as a victory for the grassroots and the common people, Hon. Balogun expressed heartfelt appreciation to constituents, party delegates, leaders, youths, women groups, and supporters who stood firmly behind his aspiration and delivered what he called “a people’s mandate.” The energetic politician and community advocate hails from Agbowa-Ikosi, Owu- Ikosi, Ota-Ikosi, Odo - Ayandelu, Orugbo - Iddo in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA of Epe Local Government, his maternal lineage is Ajagunnobe in Epe, Odo -,Iragunshen and Ibonwon - Ogba in Eredo LCDA. He said the overwhelming support he received during the primary election has further strengthened his deter...

By Sultan Teslim A New Dawn for Epe Federal Constituency The Member of House of Representatives Elect for Epe Federal Constituency under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Ogunnoiki Abiola Babatunde, has expressed profound gratitude to party members, supporters, leaders, youths, women groups, and the entire people of Epe Federal Constituency for the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in him during the just concluded party primary election. In a heartfelt appreciation message released shortly after emerging victorious in the primary election, Hon. Ogunnoiki described the victory as “a collective mandate of the people” and promised not to betray the trust bestowed upon him. According to him, the support received across the constituency demonstrates the people’s desire for purposeful leadership, quality representation, grassroots development, and inclusive governance. Appreciation to Party Leaders and Supporters Hon. Ogunnoiki Abiola Babatunde sincerely a...

By Oluwaseunayofunmi The governorship primary election of the (ADC) recorded a massive turnout of party faithful across Epe Local Government as members gathered simultaneously at Epe Constituency 1 and Epe Constituency 2 to decide their preferred governorship aspirant ahead of the forthcoming Lagos State governorship election. The keenly contested exercise featured three prominent aspirants seeking the party’s governorship ticket. They include , and . Party members from different wards across Epe trooped out in large numbers to participate in what many described as a peaceful, transparent and well-coordinated democratic exercise. The atmosphere at both venues reflected the growing interest of party supporters in the future of the ADC in Lagos State. However, the primary election at Epe Constituency 2 particularly witnessed overwhelming support for Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, as party members openly declared their confidence in her leadership capacity and political vision f...

By Teslim Sultan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and House of Senate in Epe Constituency 1 witnessed an impressive turnout of party faithful and stakeholders, as members gathered in large numbers at 103 Lagos-Epe Expressway, Ita-Opo, Epe, Lagos, to participate in the democratic exercise. The primary election, which commenced at about 11:48 a.m., was coordinated by the LGA Chairman *Mr. Fuad Amuni,* who carefully outlined the electoral process and appreciated members for their dedication, peaceful conduct, and unwavering loyalty to the party. Party members from various wards across Epe Constituency 1, which includes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, C1, and D1, turned out massively to demonstrate their commitment to the growth and success of the ADC in the constituency. The atmosphere at the venue reflected unity, enthusiasm, and confidence in the party’s future ahead of the general elections. Observers from the Independe...

By Sultan Teslim Princess Islamiyat Oyefusi has officially declared her intention to contest the forthcoming Lagos State governorship election under the platform of the (ADC), unveiling a bold vision centered on transparent governance, economic prosperity, institutional accountability, and inclusive development across the state. The governorship hopeful made her declaration on Thursday at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja while obtaining her nomination form, marking a significant step in her political journey and further intensifying political activities within the party ahead of its primary elections. Speaking during the formal declaration, Oyefusi said her decision to join the race was inspired by a deep sense of responsibility toward public service and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth and transformation of Lagos State. According to her, the move came after extensive consultations and careful reflection on the pressing need for responsive leadership cap...