Agboyi-Ketu Chairman Dele Osinowo Commends President Tinubu for Advancing Local Government Autonomy

Agboyi-Ketu Chairman Dele Osinowo Commends President Tinubu for Advancing Local Government Autonomy

Lagos, Nigeria – The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Osinowo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to local government autonomy and grassroots development, noting that the President’s policies have strengthened governance and improved service delivery at the community level.

Mayor Osinowo made the remarks after casting his vote at his polling unit in Ward D, Iyase Close, during the Lagos State Local Government and Councillorship Elections on Saturday.

Speaking with newsmen, Osinowo described the electoral process as peaceful and well-organized, applauding the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and security agencies for their coordination.

“The turnout has been massive. Although voting started slowly, within an hour, there was a large crowd of electorates trooping out to cast their votes. LASIEC officials are almost done with ballot papers in this area, and the police, alongside other security agencies, are working seamlessly. It’s been a peaceful and orderly process,” he stated.

The chairman, whose tenure is nearing its end, expressed confidence in the popularity and performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the grassroots level. He attributed the positive public response to the President's support for local governance and the increased federal allocations to councils.

“Local government autonomy under President Tinubu has had a real impact on governance at the grassroots. Increased federal allocations have enabled us to execute more people-focused projects. This has significantly boosted public trust in local councils, and I believe this momentum will carry over into the 2027 general elections,” he added.

Osinowo noted that the enthusiasm shown by voters was a reflection of the growing belief in the local government system, thanks to the visible performance of council chairmen across Lagos.

“You can see what various council chairmen have done. People are beginning to believe in the system because of tangible results. This renewed faith is rooted in the structures laid down by President Tinubu during his time as Lagos State Governor, and now as President,” he said.

Looking ahead, the outgoing chairman expressed optimism about APC's chances of sweeping the polls across the 57 LGAs and LCDAs in the state. He also had words of advice for those who will emerge victorious.

“I expect those coming into office to build on the foundations we have laid. In Agboyi-Ketu, we’ve made significant strides, and I hope my successor continues on this path. My expectation is that the APC will emerge victorious in most, if not all, councils,” he said.