Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency in Nigeria, recently undertook a 'thank you' visit to Offa and Oyun Local Governments. This visit was to express gratitude to the party faithful for their support during the last primaries. Ajakaye was accompanied by several notable party chieftains, including the Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Femi Yusuf.
During his visit, Ajakaye addressed supporters in Offa and Oyun, expressing his deep appreciation for their support and belief in his capacity to represent their interests at the Green Chamber. He promised to serve their interests well and make himself accessible to them when needed. Ajakaye emphasized that he owes a depth of gratitude to the people for supporting his candidacy and vowed to justify their confidence in him.
Hon. Femi Yusuf, Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, commended the people of Offa for their support, citing their ancestral eulogy, which emphasizes equity, fairness, and justice. Yusuf noted that their visit was to appreciate the people for abiding by the party's decision on rotation of the House of Representatives ticket to Ifelodun. He described Ajakaye as a man of God who is versed in the doctrine of Islam, which places a high premium on good governance.
The Chairman of Offa Local Government, Hon. Suleiman Olatunji Omituntun, expressed confidence in Ajakaye's ability to deliver, stating that the people of Offa have made up their minds to give the APC their 100% vote come 2027. He described Ajakaye as tested and trusted, citing his past roles in the government and party. Omituntun assured that their vote will not be divided and that they will cast their votes massively for Ajakaye and other APC candidates.
Hon. Hassan Oyeleke, a top APC chieftain in Offa, appealed to Governor AbdulRazaq and party leaders to consider the people of Offa for key appointments, given their voting strength and patterns. He described Ajakaye as a founding member of APC who deserves every support to succeed, promising that the community can deliver over 150,000 votes for APC. Oyeleke recalled Ajakaye's past services to the party, describing him as a well-bred pressman.
Several other notable figures, including Hon. Seun Oguniyi, Hon. Abdulwaheed Gbenga Yussuf, and Alhaji Olawale, APC Publicity Secretary in the state, expressed their support for Ajakaye, citing his good character, due diligence, and service delivery in his previous office. They urged constituents to entrust him with their mandate and promised that he will not let them down when elected.
The visit concluded with a promise of quality representation from Ajakaye, who aims to be a true representative of his constituents, delivering their messages on the national stage. Key stakeholders, including Deputy Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Ojo Olayiwola Oyebode, and Chairman Oyun Local Government, Hon. Akanbi Kamar Olarewaju, expressed their support for Ajakaye, citing his emergence as a reflection of good character and his dedication to the party.
Key points
- Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye embarks on 'thank you' visit to Offa and Oyun Local Governments.
- Ajakaye promises quality representation to his constituents if elected.
- Party chieftains and stakeholders express support for Ajakaye's candidacy.
