By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The competition for coveted positions in Governor Babajide Sanwoolu’s cabinet has escalated, with nominees from Kosofe Local Government Area vying for key roles. Notably absent from the list is the former Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Yetunde Arobieke.
Since Governor Sanwoolu’s inauguration on May 29, the race to secure top positions in his cabinet has intensified. Kosofe Post’s investigations reveal that three names from Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Agboyi Ketu LCDA, and Kosofe have been submitted to the Governor for consideration, with Yetunde Arobieke notably missing from the list.
Among the local councils in Kosofe, Kosofe itself appears to be the favored candidate. This preference is due to the fact that the immediate past commissioner hailed from Agboyi Ketu, and the newly sworn-in member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, is from Ikosi Isheri LCDA. This gives a potential advantage to Kosofe LCDA to produce the next commissioner.
However, keen observers have pointed out that recent political events, such as the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker from the same West Senatorial District without consideration for Lagos Central and Lagos East, suggest that the Commissionership position could emerge from the two LCDAs again.
The following individuals are being considered for the Commissionership position in Kosofe:
Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu – Former two-term member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency.
Hon. Afolabi Bamisile Kazeem – Former Executive Secretary of Ikosi Isheri LCDA.
Abiodun Ogungbo – A senior public servant.
WhatsApp Platform: Compiled list of Commissioner nominees nominated by Kosofe residents
1. Hon. Afolabi Bamisile Kazeem, Former Ikosi Isheri LCDA Executive Secretary.
2. Hon. Gbemisola Ketiku, Former Kosofe Local Government, Executive Secretary.
3. Hon. Ibrahim Oladega, Former S.A to Speaker House of Representatives.
4. Adetunji Adebajo(Dudu), Former Ikosi Isheri LCDA Chairmanship Aspirant.
5. Mrs. Remi Odunsi, Former Kosofe Fed. Kosofe Federal Constituency House of Reps. Aspirant.
6. Hon. Abiodun Aikhigbe, former Member of Lagos State Audit Board Commission, and APC State treasurer.
7. Prince Bidemi Akintunde-Stainless, Former Ikosi Isheri LCDA Chairmanship Aspirant
8. Abiodun Owokoya, Former Kosofe Fed. Kosofe Federal Constituency House of Reps. Aspirant.
9. Engr Olalekan Seriki (LSPWC).
10. Kunle Afariogun, Former Kosofe Chairmanship Aspirant
11. Lanre Carew, Former Kosofe Chairmanship Aspirant and House Assembly Candidate.
12. Alhaji Musiliudeen Alade Aigoro, Former Kosofe LG Chairmanship and Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirant.
13. Hon. Samuel Olanrewaji Adebayo , Former House of Assembly , Kosofe Constituency 2 & President Succor Foundation
14. Oloye Seun Salami, APC Stalwart..
15. Hon. Abiodun Ogungbo ( Senior Public officer)
16. Hon. Gani Ogundipe Former Councillor KOSOFE LGA and Stalwar.
Dudu is the great man for the job. (Dudu ni ooooo)🤝
Why I think Hon Gbemisola Oluwasegun Ketiku deserves to represent kosofe at the Lagos Executive Council.
1, He is tested , trusted and experienced party Man .
A master degree holder in Diplomacy and strategic studies and Certificate in Executive leadership training from Bossom Academy, United Kingdom.
As a former supervisor for Revenue, he raised the revenue from 22million per annum to 60million through his innovative and data management.
He introduced departmental incentives and branding in the local government.
He initiated Market Leaders and Management monthly meeting, which not only foster cordial relationship but enhanced the local government revenue.
As the Executive Secretary, he introduced monthly management and staff forum , where all council projects and policies are being assess and review for optimum improvement.
He constructed six major roads across all seven wards without owing any contractor within 15 months of his stewardship..
They are…
Gbadebo Street
Kiniun ifa Street
Sokoya Street
Adedotun Dina Street
Olorunfunmi Street
Somorin Street
Five major Street were graded I.e Amoo Street.
Youth empowerment through vocational training for 120 participants
Increase the engagement of Non pensionable personnel.
Create a committee for management of revolving drugs in health centres in the local government.
Sponsored football competition with medals and cash rewards.
Build efficient of the staff through capacity building training and motivation.
As a thorough bred partyMan
Ward Youth Leader 2003 -2007
LGA Youth Leader(AYC) 2004 – 2008
Constituency Youth Leader 2006 – 2009
Lagos East Senatorial Secretary 2007 – 2013
State Officer 2007 – 2011
LGA Supervisor Market & Revenue Generation 2011 -2014
Executive Secretary Kosofe LGA 2015 – 2016
Chairman conference of former local government executive Secretaries.
Local government, state & national delegate 2022
North Central youth mobilisation PCC 2022
Member executive Secretary/Sole administrators member of the Directorate ICG 2022
He has never left the progressive forum as a party to another party .
He worked under a subsidiary of Dangote ” Ahayak Ventures ” for 10yrs before joining politics
He established a joint business relationship called Segron limited as a director.
He now run Zactad Ventures that deals with properties and supplies.
He run also a mini lounge and Bar called Flexi.
He is married with beautiful children.
While our principal always said there are no perfect politicians but we believe he is strong contender and stakeholder in kosofe political Enterprise.
Comrade Segun Olukoya
Officer Enimakure