Politics

By Oluwakayode Banjo

The All Progressives Congress, APC candidate for Ibadan Southwest State Constituency 2, Mr Idris Abiola-Ajimobi has promised to sponsor bills centred at youth empowerment and job creation if elected into the Oyo State House of Assembly.

Mr Abiola-Ajimobi made the promise in an interview with Radio Nigeria during the final of the maiden edition of the Idris Abolaji Abiola-Ajimobi Football Competition in Ibadan.

Mr Abiola-Ajimobi said topmost on his priority list if given the chance to represent his constituency, would be improving the standard of living of the youths, as well as the true realization of local government autonomy in the state.

Speaking on the maiden edition of the Idris Abolaji Abiola-Ajimobi Football Competition, the APC candidate for Ibadan Southwest State Constituency 2 said the objective was to meaningfully engage the youths and develop their talents.

Mr Abiola-Ajimobi, who also spoke on the Presidential and National Assembly elections, said he believed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, did the best it could within the resources available.

He also commended the peaceful conduct of the electorate in the state, while also imploring them to go out in their numbers on Saturday to vote for all candidates of the APC in the Governorship and Houses of Assembly elections.

Our correspondent reports that the final game of the maiden edition of the Idris Abolaji Abiola-Ajimobi Football Competition saw Ward 12 team defeat Ward 10 team 4-3 on penalties to clinch the trophy.

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Politics

Son of former Governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Idris Ajimobi has picked the All Progressives Congress Party Ticket for Ibadan South West state Constituency II.
He became the consensus candidate of the party as his opponents at the primary for the state House of Assembly stepped down to pave way for him as the party flag bearer at the 2023 general election.

While reacting to his victory at the Railway Club, off Alesinloye road, venue of the primary election , Alhaji Ajimobi gave thanks to God and promised to do the party proud.

“I will make the people proud, I will make my Constituency proud and I will represent them at best as I can against any contender from the opposition party.”

He also extended hands of fellowship to his Co contenders who stepped down for him while promising to work with them for the good of the party.

Oluwayemisi Owonikoko