Lagos State remains a key player in local, state, and national politics, the stronghold of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At the APC’s Justice Forum Stakeholders meeting held recently at Mende Town Hall, Maryland, significant leadership positions were assigned to influential grassroots mobilizers where Hon. Alabi Kolade David, Executive Chairman of Bariga LCDA, was appointed Deputy State Coordinator. At the same time, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu ‘Dullar’, Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, was also named State Financial Secretary.
According to a press statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to Somolu Council Chairman, Owolabi ‘Ajimomuya’ Oseni, revealed that these appointments were made by Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and GAC member, under the leadership of State Coordinator Rt. Hon. James Faleke.
Other notable APC leaders in Lagos also assumed new roles within the Justice Forum. Prince Tajudeen Olusi was appointed Leader, Otunba Busura Alebiosu as Chairman, and Prince Rabiu Oluwa as Deputy Chairman. Additional key figures include Bashorun S. Alabi-Macfoy, Olorunfunmi Bashorun, Otunba D. Ajomale, Omooba M. Adetoro, Hon. Y. Dosunmu, Chief Bakare Olubamise, Hon. Yemi Alli, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Salvador Gboyega, Isiaq Tunde, Rt. Hon. Joko Pelumi, and Hon. James Faleke (State Coordinator), alongside Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (Ijede LCDA Boss).
The Justice Forum also designated leaders for each of Lagos State’s three senatorial districts. In the West Senatorial District, leaders are Alh. Sanyaolu Mufutau, Alh. Akinola Bashiru, and Mathias Kutton. The East Senatorial District leaders are Kehinde Salabiu Adeleke, Hon. Folami Muslim Olohuntele, and Otunba Dengel Anifowose. Leading the Central Senatorial District are Mr. Morufu G. Ojora, Mr. Yomi Adebayo, and Hon. Kamal Bashua.
Other state executives include Hon. Tajudeen Agoro (Secretary), Salvador Adegboyega Adebayo (Treasurer), Rasaq Liasu (Auditor), Barr. Rotimi Ogunleye (Legal Adviser), Barr. Sunday E. Kappo (Vice Chairman, West Senatorial District), and Hon. Olugbenga Oshin (Vice Chairman, East Senatorial District).
