A House of Representatives
Aspirant Hon Ayodeji Michael Shomide have assured the good people of Abeokuta
South Federal Constituency that he will sponsor people oriented bills and
ensure that matters that have direct positive impact on his Constituency are pursued
vigorously if given their mandate at the 2019 general elections.
He said this while
declaring his intention to contest for the House of Representatives from
Abeokuta South Federal Constituency.
Speaking at the APC party
Secretariat in Abeokuta South Local Government, Shomide said he meant well for
the people, his constituency and that is why he has deemed it fit to join the
race and he knew he can't do it alone despite having resources on ground.
In his words, "I don't
just want to go outside and be campaigning without consulting you the elders in
letting you know my plans, it will be a slap on your face which I will never
do.
"I am very loyal and
humble, and I must tell you the fact that, I have contributed to my society by
investing there, I have many staff working under me and staff welfare has been
uppermost, so I intend to bring my private business experience into politics.
"This is my first time
in politics and I ventured into it because I which to represent the Youth at
the Federal House of Representative. It is our time to take over, and be well
represented. It is really the time for the youths in Nigeria, Africa and the
world as a whole to lead.
"Part of my program is
youth development, community support and empowerment. I know there are lots of
people that have promised us and failed, we can no longer accept been cheated
again, because we don't elect the right people to represent us, and all of
their promises which is our needs, they don't get them done when they get to
office.
"I promise to
represent the constituency very well and I will deliver all my promises. The
love many people are showing is very awesome and beyond my imagination, this
makes me know that I stand one hundred per cent.
"I will advise the
general public to try and register for their permanent voter's card (PVC) and
not be deceived when election comes in, they should open their eyes very well
to choose the right candidate."
The elder brother to the
aspirant, Mr. Christopher Shomide when speaking with journalists made it clear
that Michael Shomide is very humble and loyal to the core; this is why the
family members came in support of his ambition.
While welcoming the
aspirant and his large entourage, the APC chairman for Abeokuta South Local
Government, Alhaji Lateef Adenekan urged the aspirant to conduct his campaign
with humility and in a gentle manner as the sky is the limit for young
political aspirant who are getting set to lead Nigeria in the next political
dispensation.
He advised him to shun
violence and any other criminal tendencies during his campaign exercise.
Ayodeji Michael Shomide who
hails from Ago-Oba area of Abeokuta, went to Baptist Boys High School in Saje
and Moshood Abiola Polytechnic before completing his education at West London
College. He is into private business as a civil engineer.
Other party executives
present at the event are: Hon Tunji Fagbenro, deputy chairman; Alh. Lukmon
Adelaja, Gen sec; Oliyide, youth leader; Alhaja, Amudat Lawal, women leader;
Mrs Bisi Oyerogba, Treasurer, among others.
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