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Honourable Babatunde Adetunji, a former Sole Administrator of Ikosi Ejirin LCDA, in Lagos State, who has declared his intention to run for the chairmanship position of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, has shared his vision and developmental blueprint when elected into office.
Speaking in an interview with reporters, Hon Adetunji, who is an experienced and accomplished architect, has shed more light on how he started running the political race, saying that his journey into politics began in the 1990s, when his father was involved in the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
“My introduction to politics started a long time ago, as far back as before 1993,” he said.
“When my father was going about all his political running around, I was also involved, I went around with him; although I wasn’t carried away with politics.”
Babatunde Adetunji’s passion for serving the people has driven his political career, which spans over three decades.
“My contest for political appointment started in 2006, when I felt I had the financial muscle to contest for political office,” he explained.
“I have been an open person to everyone, irrespective of their religion, race or tribe,. One thing about me is that I am a man who believes in equality and equity. I don’t segregate; because this is what politics is all about.”
If elected chairman of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA in the next local government elections in Lagos State, Adetunji says he plans to focus on people-oriented programmes, listening to the needs of the community, and attending to their immediate concerns.
“We would ensure that we do projects all over the LCDA. I will try to do people-oriented programmes, listen to them, and attend to their immediate needs.”
In his first 100 days in office, Adetunji says he plans to replicate the success of a former Governor of Lagos state
“I will take a cue from former Governor Ambode, who, in his first 100 days, did almost a tour of Lagos State, and developed the hinterlands,” he said.
“I will replicate what he has done in Ikosi-Isheri because I could remember during my time as a sole administrator Gov. Ambode helped in opening up roads in our community.”
Adetunji revealed that his concept of service is centered on transparency and accountability, stressing that, “serving others needs transparency. We will run everything in a transparent way, because serving others needs transparency”.
As he seeks the chairmanship position of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Adetunji stated that he is confident that his antecedents and grassroots support will stand him out from other aspirants.
“I believe in my proven track record of success and that’s why God will see me through. I have been having the grassroots support and back up since 2006.”
In his appeal to the General Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos, Hon Adetunji urged them to consider his candidacy based on his proven track record and commitment to serving the people.
“I believe that my past deeds and contributions to the Ikosi-Isheri LCDA will serve as a trademark for me in the upcoming election. The grassroots have been supporting me since 2006, I have not lost my connection and credibility with them; and these give me assurance that the grassroots will support my vision again”.
Dwelling more on his plans when elected chairman, Adetunji said that given the fact that Ikosi-Isheri is the destination hub for food market in Lagos State, he will harness the potentials of the LCDA and open up the roads in the area for easier accessibility for traders, motorists and locals.
“I will ensure that I improve the business environment for all concerned, for smoother connection and movement. We have to upgrade the markets in such a way that it is all inclusive and integrates the concerns and different classes in the community,” said Adetunji.
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