In a bid to celebrate the stability and sterling political governance in Lagos State since the era of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) as governor, renowned political journalist and publisher of August24news.com, Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, on Thursday presented a Governance Advisory Council (GAC) frame to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.
The presentation took place at the Speaker’s office in Ikeja, Lagos.
GAC, which stands for Governance Advisory Council, is widely regarded as the highest decision-making body in Lagos politics.
According to our correspondent, the frame, measuring 24 by 34 inches, contains the names, photographs, local governments, and senatorial districts of all 35 distinguished members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council.
Those featured include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), Ikeja Local Government (Lagos West); Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Eti-Osa Local Government (Lagos Central); Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lagos Island Local Government (Lagos Central); Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Surulere Local Government (Lagos Central); Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, Epe Local Government (Lagos East); Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi (OON), Lagos Island Local Government (Lagos Central); Chairman of the GAC, Alhaji Bushura Alebiosu, Kosofe Local Government (Lagos East); Prince Rabiu Adio Oluwa, Ajeromi Local Government (Lagos West).
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Also featured are Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Surulere Local Government (Lagos Central); Alhaji Shakira Akanbi Seriki, Epe Local Government (Lagos East); Chief M.A. Taiwo, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government (Lagos West); Sen. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, Ojo Local Government (Lagos West); Hon. Wale Edun, Eti-Osa Local Government (Lagos Central); Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Agege Local Government (Lagos West); Sen. Anthony Adefuye, Somolu Local Government (Lagos East); Alhaji Mutiu Are, Lagos Island Local Government (Lagos Central); Secretary of the GAC, Dr. Qadri Obafemi Hamzat, Ifako/Ijaye Local Government (Lagos West); Rt. Hon. Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Epe Local Government (Lagos East).
Sen. Ganiu Olanrewaju Solomon, Mushin Local Government (Lagos West); Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, Kosofe Local Government (Lagos East); Chief Abiodun Ogunleye, Ikorodu Local Government (Lagos East); Otunba Henry Oladele Ajomale, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government (Lagos West); Dr. Abayomi Finnih, Ikeja Local Government (Lagos West); Omooba Murphy Adetoro, Eti-Osa Local Government (Lagos Central); Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, Ikorodu Local Government (Lagos East); Hon. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Ojo Local Government (Lagos West); Alhaji Tunde Balogun, Apapa Local Government (Lagos Central); Cardinal James Omolaja Odunbaku, Ikeja Local Government (Lagos West); Chief Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Alimosho Local Government (Lagos West); and Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Bashorun, Ikorodu Local Government (Lagos East) are also featured.
Others are Omooba Olumuyiwa Sosanya, Kosofe Local Government (Lagos East); Sen. Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro, Lagos Island Local Government (Lagos Central); Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, Ojo Local Government (Lagos West); Chief Femi Pedro, Eti-Osa Local Government (Lagos Central); and Hon. Mrs. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Lagos Island Local Government (Lagos Central).
The frame also features a tribute segment honoring the eight late members of the council: Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, Hon. R.F. Balogun, Ambassador Rasak Demola Seriki, Oba Olatunji Hamzat, Alhaji Safiriyulahi Sumola, Chief Lanre Rasak (KLM), Prof. Tunde Samuel, and Chief Sunny Akinsanya Ajose.
Speaking during the presentation, Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim said the idea of compiling the 35 distinguished members of the GAC into a single frame was to showcase their unity and honor their immense contributions.
“This will no doubt encourage other political leaders in our state to be more dedicated in their service to Lagos State, the country, and humanity as a whole,” he said.
Ajagbe further described the frame as the product of thorough research by the August24news.com editorial team, adding that the initiative is meant to “reshape, promote, and rebrand Lagos politics.”
He noted that after presenting the frame to the Speaker, similar presentations would be made to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, state commissioners, federal and state lawmakers, all 57 council chairmen, and other party loyalists across Lagos.
Receiving the frame with joy, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa commended August24news.com and its publisher for the creativity and research put into the work. He assured that the frame would be preserved in his office and archives “for coming generations to know their legends and political leaders.” The Speaker also called for a minute’s silence in honor of the eight late members of the council.
In his remarks, GAC secretary Alhaji Mutiu Are described the council as “one of the beauties of Lagos politics.”
Also reacting, political analyst and publisher of Upshot Media, Mr. Mojeed Jamiu, praised Ajagbe for the initiative, stressing that GAC members deserve even greater recognition for their immense contributions to governance in Lagos State.