Oyo LG Poll: Major Boost For PDP As Afijio Monarch, Onimini Endorse Hon. Olufemi Aikomo, Assures of Victory Ahead Of The LG Election

The Onimini of Imini land, Oba Ismail Olawale Olaniran Olabiyi 11, and different domains and communities across the ward 10 in Afijio local government on Monday made a historic decision by unanimously endorse Hon. Aikomo Emmanuel Olufemi, FCA as next executive chairman ahead of the forthcoming Local Government election in Oyo state.

Aikomo is the chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Afijio local government in the April 27 Council Poll in Oyo state.

Oba Ismail Olawale Olaniran Olabiyi 11, who spoke on hehalf of other traditional leaders, made the public endorsement at the Imini town of Afijio LG, Oyo State in ward 10.

Aikomo’s chairmanship candidacy has continued to secure endorsements after series of endorsements from stakeholders including politicians, community, traditional and religious leaders as well as several interest groups and trade associations across the 10 wards in Afijio, following what they described as exemplifying the typical Yoruba ‘omoluabi’ ethos.

According to Oba Olabiyi 11, the Onimini of Imini land, the endorsement was a significant development in Afijio political landscape which clearly signals a show of unity and support for Aikomo’s leadership abilities within the council.

In his remarks, Aikomo, who expressed appreciation to the council of Obas and Onimini said the momentum being enjoyed by his campaign organization and the party was due to their unflinching support and vowed not to let them down if elected.

He equally expressed gratitude to the Afijio Council of Obas and Baales for adopting and endorsing him alongside the 10 PDP Councillorship candidates assuring that the executive-legislative synergy that has culminated into tremendous milestone achievements at the state level would also be engendered in the local government for sustainable development.

He maintained that as a core political disciple and follower of Governor Seyi Makinde, he remains duty bound to replicate the good governance that has transcended across all the geopolitical zones of Oyo state in Afijio local government.

Aikomo particularly expressed gratitude to Chief Sunday Ogunlade, describing his political guardian angel who has continued to give him all the needed backings and support to grow politically as well as his success at the forthcoming local government election.

Among those present at the campaign grounds are: Chief Adeshina, Afijio PDP Chairman Hon. Adedeji Sola Aderinola, Hon. Tajudeen Adegoke, LG campaign DG Hon. Hon. Oyelayo Victor Olabanji, The Jagun Odofin of Awe land Chief Akinade, Afijio former LG Chairman Hon. Kayode Adio, Afijio former LG Chairman Hon. Olasewo Odunewu, Hon. Adegbola Adewusi, Hon. Oluwole Akanbi, Hon. Afijio PDP LG secretary Hon. Steven Olatunbosun, Hon. Hon. Goke Alaba, Hon. Folorunsho Alimat, Hon.Niyi Oyewo, Hon. Akintunde, Hon. Mathew Awobode, Mr Raji Rasak, Hon. Babajide Olanrewaju, and all Councillorship candidates.