Member representing Oshodi-Isolo-01 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Stephan Ogundipe, has expressed gratitude to all members of the APC and his supporters for their overwhelming support for his candidacy during the primary election. Ogundipe, a first-time lawmaker seeking another term, made this appreciation known at the APC House of Assembly Primary election in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-01 in Lagos.
Gratitude for Mandate
Ogundipe, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Information, stated that the mandate freely given to them without inducement, harassment, or manipulation shall never be taken for granted. The incumbent lawmaker said he remained humbled by the trust, confidence, and love shown towards him and their collective vision for a better Oshodi.
Message to Supporters
He said: “My dear party faithfuls, leaders, supporters, and the good people of Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-01. I write this message with deep emotions and profound gratitude to appreciate every one of you for your courage, resilience, and unwavering support during the party primaries held today (Wednesday). Despite all forms of intimidation, coercion, and desperation displayed by agents of progress who sought to impose their will and institutionalize political empire for personal control of our party structure in Oshodi, you all stood firm and defended the sanctity of democracy with your votes and your presence. Your overwhelming turnout today was not just a political statement; it was a bold declaration that the people of Oshodi can never be silenced, intimidated, or bought over. You came out in large numbers to liberate our constituency and protect the collective future of our great party. To all our supporters across the wards, youths, women, elders, and party stakeholders who sacrificed their time, energy, and resources for this struggle, I say thank you from the depths of my heart. History will remember your bravery and commitment to justice, fairness, and true party democracy.”
Call for Unity
Ogundipe also extended a hand of fellowship to all challengers and their supporters, appealing that this was the time to sheathe their swords and unite as one family for the progress and victory of the great party at the general election. According to him, in this contest, there is no victor and no vanquished. “We all win together as members of one indivisible political family. May Almighty God continue to strengthen and bless you all abundantly.”
Voter Reactions
One of the voters, Mr. Olutomi Ipaye, said the large turnout reflected the lawmaker’s performance and impact within the constituency over the years. “It tells you what Hon. Ogundipe has done in the past years. Most of the people here see this as a payback time for him,” he said. According to him, the lawmaker’s projects and interventions could be felt across communities within the constituency. “There is no community within this constituency where you will not see the footprint of Hon. Yishawu. People came out because they appreciate what he has done,” he added. Another member, Mr. Jimoh Aliu, also described the crowd as “organic,” insisting that members turned out voluntarily because of the lawmaker’s achievements in the constituency.
