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The youths of Imeko-Afon Local Government have overwhelmingly endorsed Engineer Ogundele Jamiu Odunayo, MNSE, popularly known as JAMSALOD, as their preferred candidate for the Ogun State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 elections. The peaceful endorsement rally, which attracted over 5000 youths from various communities across Imeko/Afon, commenced from Obada, moved through Afon, and concluded at the Local Government Headquarters in Imeko. The youths used the occasion to publicly declare their support for JAMSALOD while firmly rejecting the proposed “4th Term Agenda” allegedly being promoted by certain individuals.  As part of the rally activities, the youths paid courtesy visits to several traditional rulers across Imeko/Afon Local Government. They also visited the revered matriarch and former Commissioner, Chief Mrs. Mary Ogunjobi, popularly known as Mama Pekele and the Iya Ilu of Imeko Land. In her remarks, Mama Pekele commended the youths for their courage, unity,...

Your Excellency, Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, FCA, CON.  I write this letter with deep respect, sincere concern, and unwavering loyalty to the progressive struggle you have endured over the years in Ogun State politics. As destiny and the will of the people continue to place you on the path of leadership toward becoming the next Governor of Ogun State, it becomes important at this critical moment to remind Your Excellency not to forget the genuine allies, loyal associates, and faithful supporters who stood firmly with you during the difficult days of political battles, intimidation, isolation, and uncertainty. Politics, as we all know, is a game where many people suddenly appear at the peak of success pretending to be longtime friends and committed allies. Today, many who once distanced themselves from your struggle, mocked your ambition, or secretly worked against your political family are now rushing forward with loud praises and suspicious lo...

Youth representatives in Imeko-Afon Local Government have made a passionate appeal to Hon. Jemili Adigun Akingbade, urging him to reconsider his reported intention to seek a fourth term in the Ogun State House of Assembly. In an open letter released on Wednesday, the group praised Akingbade’s long-standing contributions to the development of the local government since its creation in 1996. They highlighted his political journey from councillor under the old Egbado North, to Local Government Caretaker Chairman, Commissioner in the Local Government Service Commission, and his three consecutive terms in the State Assembly. While acknowledging his achievements and leadership, the youths appealed for generational inclusion, calling on the lawmaker to step aside and allow younger aspirants the opportunity to represent the constituency.  They emphasized that his legacy would be better strengthened through mentorship and guidance rather than continued electoral cont...

APRIL 14TH, 2026 PRESS RELEASE  The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun West Senatorial District, heartily congratulates Distinguished Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan (Yayi) on his emergence as the APC Gubernatorial Consensus Candidate for the 2027 Ogun State Governorship Election. This milestone achievement is not only a testament to your unwavering dedication, leadership capacity, and service to the people, but also a historic moment of renewed hope for the good people of Ogun West. We specially commend His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, alongside, all the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun State, for their bold, inclusive, and visionary support in making this long-awaited aspiration a reality. Your commitment to fairness, equity, and unity has set a remarkable precedent in the political landscape of our dear state. For over five decades, Ogun West has yearned for this opportunit...

The Executive Chairman of Ipokia Local Government, Hon. Johnson Akohomeh Avoseh, has charged boat operators within the Local Government to be highly security conscious and remain extremely vigilant while discharging their duties, especially in view of the prevailing security challenges across the country. The Chairman gave the charge during a meeting held with boat operators and representatives of riverine communities in Ipokia Local Government. He emphasised the critical importance of safety on the waterways, particularly the dangers associated with overloading of boats. He stressed the mandatory use of life jackets by both operators and passengers, noting that the Local Government is currently working out modalities to provide additional safety jackets for users of the waterways.  The Chairman further disclosed that arrangements are underway to improve safety infrastructure across the jetties. These include grading of access roads leading to th...

Youth stakeholders from the Ogun West Senatorial District have thrown their collective weight behind a consensus-driven bid to wrest the state's governorship for the district in 2027, signalling a new chapter of coordinated political action in one of Ogun State's most historically significant zones. The declaration emerged from a stakeholders' engagement and townhall meeting convened by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun West chapter, under the stewardship of its State Vice Chairman, Comrade Kehinde Damilola Olorunjubelo. Held on March 22, 2026, at the Recreation Innovation Hub, Recreation Club, Ilaro, the forum drew youth leaders, representatives of youth-based organisations, and key district stakeholders for a frank deliberation on Ogun West's political future. In a communiqué issued at the close of proceedings, participants spoke with one voice on the imperative of unity, issuing a pointed warning against internal dissonance and divisive t...