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The winner of the State Assembly election for the Ikorodu Constituency I Seat, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade has assured his constituents of greater impact with the renewal of his mandate to serve them for four more years
Agunbiade, who has been representing the people of Ikorodu since 2007 at the Lagos State House of Assembly polled 23, 488 votes to win the 4th term re-election on Saturday, March 9
In a release titled, “Kudos! Great People of Ikorodu Division”, Agunbiade who assured the people of impacting representation also stated that the residents consistent pattern of voting has added value to the Ikorodu’s political status
“Some hours ago, the Independent National Electoral Commission, declared me winner of the Lagos State House of Assembly seat for Ikorodu Constituency 1.
“I give glory to the Almighty God for the grace of this victory and I thank the Kabiyesi and the entire people of Ikorodu Constituency 1 for the massive support and votes I have received.
“To the people of Ikorodu Division, I give you a very huge kudos for your steadfastness and consistent pattern of voting which has added value to our political status as a people .
“I appreciate and commend my other brothers that contested the election with me. I assure you all of my open arms of fellowship in this renewed struggle to take Ikorodu higher on the political ladder. I urge you all to please allow us strengthen the ties of brotherhood among us in the interest of our people.
“While acknowledging congratulatory messages and wishes from far and wide, I wish to assert that with this additional mandate and your progressive efforts so far, greater impact is assured.
Yeye Adeola Agunbiade, wife of the re-elected lawmaker, writing on her facebook wall also thanked the people of Ikorodu and members of the campaign team
“Your voices are loud and clear!The message is clear: *What is that God can not do* Alhamdulillah robil Alhamin. Against all odds, the will of God prevails. I return all glory to almighty Allah.
“I thank you all for your sacrifices, your patience and your determination to ensure the success of today from the beginning to the end.
“To the good people of Ikorodu and particularly Team SOB, you’re are the real heroes and heroines of the progressive struggle that defeated the forces of *SAY NO TO FOURTH TERM*
She stated that the people have through the election spoken about their desire to allow Hon. Agunbiade to cobtinue to represent them
“You stood firm resolute in your conviction that Opomulero is worthy and that his confessed conviction for greater impacts for Ikorodu is real! You have spoken, and your wishes are clear, “Ikorodu must Lead again”. Honestly, I thank you.
“I say a very big thank you to u all for supporting my husband on this journey towards a better Ikorodu. Once again, thank you all. I look forward to continuing this journey together. God bless you, and God bless Ikorodu.
Hon. Babajimi Benson, who was also re-elected to represent the people of Ikorodu Federal constituency was one of the earliest to congratulate the ranking lawmaker for his victory
“May I on behalf of myself, family and iCare Foundation share my heartfelt congratulations with the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable SOB Agunbiade and Honourable Nurudeen Solaja of Ikorodu Constituency 2, on their victories at the polls.
He described the emergence of the lawmakers as a good decision by the people
“Ikorodu Division deserves to remain relevant in the scheme of governance in Lagos State and I am grateful the people of Ikorodu made a decisive decision in this regard.
I thank the people of Ikorodu for coming out in large numbers to cast their votes peacefully and pray that, we, your representatives shall work in harmony and one accord towards ensuring that the division attains the eminence that its true qualities offer.
Hon. Adeola Olabisi Banjo, Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, speaking with THE IMPACT after the declaration of Hon Agunbiade as the winner, stated:
“I wish Hon. Agunbiade, the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, very big congratulations on his victory at the just concluded election. Ikrodu people have spoken with his re-election. Our people have been progressive all along and I am not surprised that they voted SOB once again to represent us. I congratulate him, myself and our great party for the success. Also, I congratulate Ikorodu, Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.
“The opposition parties should sit back and accept the result as the will of God. They need to realize that APC’s victory is all about Nigeria and in this case, there is no victor or vanguish. They should go back and restrategise”.
The State Vice Chairman and Ikorodu branch Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Otunba Waliu Daini, who also spoke with our reporter, assured the electorate that the re-elected lawmaker will deliver on his promises.
“I thank God for his victory at the election. I know that he will not disappoint Ikorodu people who have shown him love by re-electing him.
Prince Hakeem Olukunga, member, Governing Bard, Lagos State Sports Commission, also congratulating the lawmaker stated his re-election as God’s doing
“When there is the hands of God Almighty in a project what do you expect? Congratulations to all in Ikorodu Division. With your re-election, we will continue to be in the scheme of things in the State.
The coordinator, Ikorodu Ambassador Group, Mr Adedeji Fatuga also congratulate the lawmaker
“Congratulations to the Majority Leader representing Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade on his re-election. Much Love from Ikorodu Ambassadors Group!
Ogunbela Olayiwola Asiwaju stated “Congrats for another opportunity to impact on the people positively
Barr Ade Ayeni, the Secretary to the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, also congatulatng Hons Agunbiade and Solaja stated
“Hearty congratulations to my big brothers and inspirational leaders, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade (Majority Leader LAHA/Ikorodu Constituency 1) and Hon. N.S Solaja (Ikorodu Constituency 2), on your outstanding successful re-election into the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Mr Osinowo Olasunkanmi also stated the re-election of Agunbiade will further serve the interest of Ikorodu
“Ikorodu, the success of the just concluded election is not because the Man SOB is smatter nor able to skim his way out but the power of the tongue and believing that God is capable of doing all things metamorphosed to the victory.
“ I got committed to the cause because I understood it beyond personal but its in the larger interest of Ikorodu. Now Ikorodu let all that has transpired be of the past and realise that we now have a voice and force to reckon with in Lagos polity. Ikorodu accept my warm Congratulations! SOB, I hereby congratulate you and conclude by saying its indeed another challenge…