The Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON) Ogun State chapter, .on Friday, announced its endorsement for the second term bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Leading members on a courtesy visit to the governor at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, the president and former chairman of Imeko/Afon Local Government Area, said the association was impressed with the achievements of the current administration in less than four years in office.
He explained that “the association is apolitical, but a convergence of the finest grassroots actors across political divides, whose goals is to deepen grassroots engagement and participation in the nation’s polity and promoting the sanctity of the local government”.
The former LG boss added the association was formed in 2013 and incorporated in 2017 as a platform of former elected chairmen.of LGs to contribute to the political development of the country based on their grassroots background, connections and interactions.
Asipa, however, stated that members of ASELGON in the state had met and reviewed the activities of the state government and agreed that the current administration has performed creditably well and deserves to be honored.
“Your Excellency sir, I am a son of the soil and as a result of this, the association has endorsed your 2nd term in office. We will constantly work in harmony with your administration and participate in all your campaign activities.
“It may interest you to know that after today’s endorsement, we promise to bring on board at least sixty percent of the councilors, supervisors, special advisers, consultants that served under each chairman so that everybody will be on the same page to support you”, Asipa declared
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Yemi Sanusi, in his remarks, applauded the former local government bosses for identifying with the current administration and extension of their hands of fellowship, having seen the impact the government has made in the state.