The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Akeweje Olayinka Fafoluyi (Solace) has congratulated the newly affirmed executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
This followed the successful conduct of the party’s congress that produced the new leadership.
Akeweje, a stalwart of the governing party in the local government, described the affirmation of the local government officials as a reflection of unity, political maturity and shared commitment among APC leaders and stakeholders in Irepodun Local Government Area.
In a statement issued, he said the congress demonstrated that the leadership and members of the APC in Irepodun LGA have resolved to place the collective interest of the party above individual ambitions.
According to him, the development signals a renewed sense of cohesion and readiness to reposition the party for greater responsibilities ahead.
“The rancour-free congress is a testament to the wisdom of our elders and the spirit of cooperation among stakeholders.
“It shows that the APC in Irepodun remains focused, united and forward-looking,” he said.
Akeweje further commended Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his visionary and transformational leadership, stressing that the success of the wards and local governments congresses across the state reveal that Kwara State APC is one united family.
Akeweje stated that Abdulrazaq’s commitment to large-scale infrastructural and rural development had not only boosted economic activities but also inspired confidence among party members and residents of the state, further boosting the electoral chances of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Kwara is waiting to vote massively for the president.
According to him, the governor’s performance has strengthened the APC’s standing and credibility at the grassroots.
However, Akeweje urged the executives to justify the confidence reposed in them by providing inclusive, transparent and result-oriented leadership.
He called on them to strengthen party structures across the wards and deepen engagement with youths, women and grassroots supporters.
Akeweje noted that with the successful affirmation of the harmonised local government executive without any faction, the Aliyu Ibrahim Olajide Kawu led executives has a solid foundation for the desired exponential growth of the party in all the nooks and crannies of Irepodun Local Government Area.
The Executive of Irepodun local government area chapter of the All Progressives Congress according to the official statement has Aliyu Ibrahim Olajide Kawu (Chairman, Ajase 1); Jimoh Lateefat (Vice Chairman,Omuaran2); Olanrenwaju Olabode Clement ( Secretary, Ipetu/Rore/Aran-Orin); and Aminu Sikiru Ayinde ( Asst. Secretary, Ajase 2)
Others are, Ajayi Oluwafemi( Youth Leader, Oro 1); Yemi Oyerinde( Asst. Youth Leader Leader, Omuaran 3); Toyin Yusuf( Women Leader, Arandun); Awawu Bisi Olanipekun ( Asst Women Leader, Ese Ijan); Raphael Oladipo ( Treasurer, Ese Ijan) and Adesiyun Ibrahim Ajide( Asst Treasurer, Omuaran 1).
Also as party of Irepodun Local Government Exco are; Bamidele Julius ( Financial Secretary, Oko); Ololade Babatunde ( Asst Financial Secretary, Oro 2); Kayode Faseni( PRO 1, Oro2); Omoniyi Oluwafemi Abigail (PRO 2, Oko); Aina Mayokun (Welfare Officer, Omuaran 3) and Ayanwale Kazeem ( Asst Welfare Officer, Oro1).
The executives also include Yusuf Moses Timilehin as Auditor from Ajase 2 ward, Omowumi Adeboye (Asst Auditor, Omuaran 3); Alebiosu Kunle John (Legal Adviser, Ipetu Rore Aran-Orin); Arinwoye Tunde Joel ( Asst Legal Adviser, Ajase 2); Adeoti Segun Organizing Secretary, Omuaran 1); Ganiiyu Amoo ( Asst Organizing Secretary, Ajase1)
Included as part of local government executive are Olu Odebunmi (Physical Challenged, Arandun); Olaleye Niyi Stephen ( Ex Officio 1, Omuaran2); Olorunkemi Rasheed ( Ex Officio 11, Ajase1); Shade Olanrenwaju ( Ex Officio 111, Oro1) and Yusuf Shakirat Ayilola, as Ex Officio 1V from Arandun.