IPOKIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT SWEARS IN ELECTED COUNCILLORS
IPOKIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT SWEAR IN ELECTED COUNCILLORS
By Alabi Sheriff
The Executive Chairman Ipokia Local Government, Hon Agbetokun Olawale Wasiu -ONIKOYI has harped on harmony between the Executive and Legislative arms of Government Stressing that no significant success can be achieved where there is acrimony.
This call on harmony was made by the Council Boss, ONIKOYI in his welcome address, during the Swearing – in ceremony of the Newly elected Honorable Councillors and proclamation of the 8th Legislative Council of Ipokia Local Government which took place at the council Secretariat.
Expressing his gratitude to God for the Free, fair and credible elections which was held in the state few weeks ago, Hon Agbetokun commended Ogun state Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) for a job well done and congratulate Ogun state Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Aboidun (MFR) on the party Overwhelming victory at the polls which was a result of good work of the Governor.
The Council Boss was emphatic on the need for the party to consolidate on her success at the polls by delivering dividend of democracy to the people.
He therefore implored the New Legislative Council to make laws that will make life better for the people of the Area, in terms of Provision of Portable Water, Construction of good roads and Schools, Provision of Street Lights and good Medical Services.
The Swearing – in Ceremony of the 8th Legislative Council was conducted by the Clerk of the Legislative House of Ipokia Local Government, Mr Bisi Akinde in the presence of the Executive Chairman, dignitaries and people of the Council Area.
After which election into Principal offices were conducted amongst the Honorable members where, Hon. Zangode Ezekiel Mautin from Tube Ward emerged as the Leader of the House; Hon Iliasu Baaki Adeniyi (Idiroko Ward) as the Deputy Leader; Hon. Rasheed Bankole (Ipokia Ward 1) as the Majority Leader; while Hon Hothengbede Suuru David (Maun Ward 2) was voted as the Chief whip.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon Zangode Ezekiel Mautin disclosed that, the present Council will perform her legislative functions to the best of her knowledge and also make appropriate laws , suggestions and meaningful advices available to the Executive arm to enhanced continuous development of the Local Government Area.
He further stated that, he will abide by the ethics and conduct of his office and commended the Career officers for their timeless contributions and commitment to the Service of the Council Area and urged them not to rest on their oars.
The Event was witnessed by party stalwarts, amongst are: Hon Musibau Obanla, the Party leader of APC Ipokia Local Government Area; Alh. Isiaka Aderounmu, Commissioner 2, State Basic Education Board; Hon Joel Bankole, former Caretaker Chairman, Ipokia local government; Hon. Abolurin, former Chairman, Transition Committee, Ipokia Local Government, Career officers and Party members.