Category: Interview

APC Planning To Shatter Voting Records In Ikorodu – Hon. Benson

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Hon. Babajimi Benson, Member, Federal House of Representatives,  who is seeking re-election to represent the people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, spoke with the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief of THE IMPACT, Kunle ADELABU, during the party’s rally on Tuesday. He explained that the reason for the continuous rally, mobilization and sensitization is to ensure that All Progressives Congress (APC) record more votes in Ikorodu and also that the party is going to win the coming elections with clear margin. Excerpts:   IMPACT: We have few days to the elections, your party is still going…

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APC Cannot Beat Our Strategies At Coming Elections – Alhaji Adekogbe, PDP Chairman

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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikorodu, Alhaji Taiwo Adekogbe, in a brief interview with our reporter, Kunle ADELABU, revealed how the main opposition party is strategising to retrieve power from the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming general elections. Excerpts:   Winning 2019 General Elections: PDP Chairman: We have our strategies in winning the senatorial and other elections. The ruling party is fielding a non-Lagosian as her senatorial candidate while we are presenting a daughter of the soil and a true Lagosian as…

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House-to-House Campaign Afforded Me The Opportunity Of Knowing The Electorate Better – Princess Oyefusi

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Princess Abiodun Oyefusi is the Lagos East Senatorial candidate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the daughter of the late Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi. THE IMPACT reporter, Kunle ADELABU, engaged her after her House-to-House campaign on Friday, February 1, 2019,  to get her reaction concerning her campaign so far. Excerpts:   IMPACT: Experience since the commencement of her campaign : Oyefusi: It has been very interesting. I have been opportuned to interact and talk to the people one-on-one. I got to…

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I Am Ready To Take Up The Incumbent In A Political Debate On Programmes And Achievements – Mr Oyenuga, PDP Ikorodu Constituency II candidate for Lagos State House of Assembly

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Mr Oyenuga Aro Moshood Abiodun popularly called, ‘AMA’ is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly in Ikorodu Constituency II in the forthcoming General Elections in 2019. He spoke with Kunle ADELABU, Chief Report/Publisher, IMPACT NEWSPAPER,  briefly during the flag-off of his campaign where he pulled an unprecedented crowd of supporters who had come out en masse to listen to him speak about his agenda, how he plans to win the forthcoming election and his declaration that he is ready to engage the incumbent…

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The Future and Development of Oke-Eletu Lie In Our Hands and The Sooner We Resolve This, The Better For Us – Chief Niyi Omotayo Ajayi, Eletu-elect

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Chief Niyi Omotayo Ajayi is the Eletu of Oke-Eletu-elect. Oke-Eletu is an ancient and important traditional community in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with a great connection with Ikorodu. In this interview with Kunle ADELABU, the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, THE IMPACT Newspaper, Chief Ajayi appealed to members of his family challenging his election as the Eletu-elect, highlighted the effects of the prolonged chieftaincy dispute and also his programmes for the people and the community when he ascends the throne of his ancestors. He also called on the eminent people to intervene…

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In 80 Years, I have Dealt With Challenges With Boldness And Trust In God – Asiwaju Basorun

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His Eminence (Asiwaju) Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, the First Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Member of the Governor Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making organ of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Baba Aladura/Spiritual Head of Cherubim & Seraphim Church, on October 15, 2018, clocked 80 years and on Friday, October 19, he granted THE IMPACT Newspaper crew, led by its Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, Kunle ADELABU, an exclusive interview detailing his achievements, challenges, development in Igbogbo and Lagos State as well as Nigeria political development in…

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We Are Focusing On Under-16 Competitions To Reduce Machineries – Prince Hakeem Olukunga, Lagos State Sports Commission Member

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Prince Akeem Olukunga is a member of the Lagos State Sports Commission. He spoke with THE IMPACT Newspaper’s crew led by Kunle ADELABU, the Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, at the 4th edition of the Oba Kabiru Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon. He represented the Director-General of the Sports Commission at the event. IMPACT – Can we please meet you sir? Prince Olukunga – I am Prince Akeem Olukunga. IMPACT: We are witnessing the 4th edition of the Oba Shotobi Independence day marathon. What is your observation so far?   Prince Olukunga: First of all,…

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We Need To Change The Configuration Of Leadership In Ikorodu To Have Meaningful Achievements – Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, IKODASS Chairman

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THE IMPACT crew, led by its Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, Kunle ADELABU, had an exclusive interview with Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, the Chairman of Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) and a Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, but a few days later, he announced his withdrawal from the race to jostle for the much coveted senatorial seat, while the interview was yet to be published. We are producing the interview where the retired Clerk/Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State House of Assembly bore his…

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Hon. Agunbiade’s Mega Empowerment/Feedback/Declaration: Cross Section Of Ikorodu Residents, Artisans, Widows, Others React, Want Him Re-Elected

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A team of trainee journalists with THE IMPACT newspaper spoke with many of the beneficiaries of the Hon. Agunbiade’s mega empowerment and other residents of Ikorodu division at the Ikorodu Town hall, venue of the lawmaker’s feedback event, on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, to get their views on his unprecedented empowerment, third year account of stewardship and declaration for another term as the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Excerpts: Mrs Ogunleye Kuburat, Agbele, Ikorodu LG “I want Hon. Agunbiade to go for another…

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Exclusive Interview: Igbogbo/Bayeiku LCDA Is Now Investors Preferred Destination… – Comrade Sesan Daini

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  Comrade Daini Mayokun Olusesan is the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeiku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). In this exclusive interview with Kunle ADELABU, Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief of THE IMPACT Newspaper, he bore his mind on his one year anniversary in office, achievements, challenges and future plans. Excerpts: IMPACT: Good afternoon sir.   Comrade Daini: Good afternoon, Mr. Kunle.   IMPACT: For  record purpose sir, kindly  introduce yourself?   Comrade Daini: I’m Comrade Daini Olusesan, Chairman Igbogbo/Bayeiku LCDA.   IMPACT: Let me, first of all, congratulate you on your first year anniversary in office.…

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