By Ezurike Ugochukwu

As political, traditional, and religious leaders and indeed great number of Isolo people like never before trooped out to recieve their new Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman, Hon Jude Idimogu sues for support even as he sympathizes with the chairman as he assumes mantle of leadership .

Hon Idimogu, representing, Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, in the Lagos State House of Assembly stated this at the Isolo LCDA secretariat during the reception for the new chairman Hon Adebayo Olusola and his deputy last Tuesday.

The house member was speaking against the backdrop of the unprecedented support being given to the chairman from the time he declared his interest to run till, now.

Stated, the expectation on the chairman was so high, being a grassroot person whom the masses have confidence will transform the area, expressed concern he is stepping into a big shoe, therefore joined other leaders to rally round him. To the people of the area he urged to support him and give him time to get well entrenched.

Dignitaries and mammoth crowd (the kind said to have never been witnessed in a ceremony of that nature in the area before) drawn from market women, students, political bigwigs, traditional rulers religiuos leaders ethnic nationalities and many other groups were on hand to recieve the chairman.

The revered Oba of Isolo, His Royal Majesty Kabiru Agbabiaka, the Oslo of Isolo, Chief Henry Ajomale, former Lagos State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
Fuji maestro, Mayegun Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Prince A. Adesino, Oba -elect of Gbagada, Baales and a host of other dignitaries were not left out.

Oba Agbabiaka in his speech (like he had said during the chairman’s campaign visit to his palace) reiterated that he saw a promising young man with an eye on the mark in Hon Olasoju, desirous to develop the area spanning from his days as the vice chairman of the LCDA.

Agbabiaka said, “I trust Olasoju and I know that he has the capacity to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. I want to also add that people will be surprised at the level of development he will achieve in his first 100 days in office.

“You can attest to that by the size of the crowd you can see today. We have never witnessed this in the history of inauguration of chairmen in this LCDA. He has promised to work with the youths, women and everybody. I am hopeful that he will stick to the constitution of his party and listen to the advice of the elders.”

The former APC boss Ajomale, though said he has little to say, will speak after his 100 days in office. He however expressed optimism that the chairman will not disappoint the people who gave him their mandate.

Ayinde and Ajomole at the event on Tuesday

“We will always be there to support him and I pray that the Almighty God will give him the wisdom to lead his people,” he said.

Speaking to journalists at the end of the event Hon Idimogu who is also the chairman House Committee of Wealth creation and Employment stated that the new chairman will be under alot of pressure to hit the ground and start running, maintained that the Hon. Bayo he knows is equal to the task.

“He has promised to work harmoniously with his deputy, which is important and in the interest of the people; its a good one for Isolo, expectations are high and majority have expressed their unalloyed support to him, tthrir support to him is there not in doubt.

” It’s also of note as the chairman has said in his speech that he received unparalleled support from other ethnic groups in the area especially Igbos, which I feel attests to his humility, accessibility and acceptability.

“This is a mark that we grow everyday. You get wiser by the day. You can see, Igbos are now more involved politically. The party has been well marketed to them, and they have bought into it.

“They lent their support: morally, financially; men, women, even youths were not left out. Abundance United Movement(AUM) mobilized like never before, and it paid off.”

Idimogu called on the people to continue praying for the chairman, his Vice, the legislatures and the executive. Saying he needs their support, necessary advice from them. Above all, allow him time and not to put him under pressure.

The new chairman he advised to cooperate with the leaders, urged him to make his office very accessible and to pay greater attention to rebuilding the inner roads.

Speaking, the Fuji king, Ayinde,expressed optimism that the chairman will make the people proud, further promised to give him and his team all the necessary support to excel.

The Fuji king extolled the people of the area in their decision to hand over their affairs to Bayo and his team. Assured them they have not trailed the wrong path. To the chairman he pointed out has no option than to deliver.

The Chairman and his Deputy holding a irmly the certificates of return after presentation/ inauguration

Speaking to the audience that had thronged the secretariat to rejoice with him and his deputy, Hon Olusola said he was humbled by the cult like support that cut across tribe, religion, gender and social strata they have received so far.

He thanked the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Henry Ajomale, Gani Bello, APC LGA chairman, Hon Idimogu, his mentor, , Mayegun Wailu Ayinde and a host of others.

He stated that he will give greater attention to the maintenance of roads, primary healthcare centres, public primary schools, youth and sports development and care for the aged and the vulnerable.

“I promise to change the face of Isolo LCDA. Our vocational centres will be opened and our youths will be empowered.

“The vice chairman is like a brother to me. We have worked closely for too long. He will not be placed like a Personal Assistant (PA). He will be a vice chairman and operate in that capacity. I will improve the infrastructure in our area and I promise to fulfill all my campaign promises, with your support and the support of the vice chairman and the councilors,” the chairman stated.

The Chairman during campaign

It will be recalled that during the flagging-off of his campaign at Isolo during which he visited the Oba’s palace, the chairman told Nation Update that after 365 days, people of Isolo will attest to the fact he has what it takes to make the area great.

He however promised to consolidate on the good works started by his predecessor.