By Abolaji Adebayo
Hon. Yusuf Adesanya, a prominent chairmanship aspirant contesting for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government has said he is not bogged by intimidation from anybody warning him not to campaign openly for his ambition.
He said the threat over his ambition could not hinder him from progressing, insisting that nobody can force him to go out of the race.
He told ECHONEWS that the threat from some opponents that he should not campaign has been reported and that he has been meeting the electorate across wards in the community canvassing for their supports.
“I had a ward meeting and the turnout was massive despite the threat which shows that people are in love with my ambition and ready to support me. By God’s grace, I shall emerge the winner.”
He said he could not understand why he was being threatened, saying it could be that those threatening him are afraid of his success at the poll has seen his chances of winning the election.
Adesanya, who is said to be backed by the council chairman, Hon. Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh confirmed that the council boss is still supporting him and would continue to make sure he wins the election as far as he enjoys his boss’ support.
In addition, Adesanya claimed to have already got the support of four ward chairmen, being another advantage he has over all other aspirants which is assuring him of winning the election.
He said he hoped there would be a free and fair primary since the party members but not only the executive committee members would decide the fate of each aspirant through a direct primary election.
Adesanya, who promised to accept the outcome of the election, is banking on his political experience of two decades.
He disclosed that he has never engaged in any other profession apart from politics, saying he has held various political positions in the party and local government including serving as Executive Secretary of Oshodi-Isolo LG for 18 months as well as his current position as the Special Adviser to the council chairman on Environment.
He added that he would be the first person to come out from Mafoluku zone to be the local government chairman, stating that Mafoluku has been backward as it has never produced a council chairman, hoping the party would consider his zone this time around.
He, however, appealed to the party members and leaders to choose the right candidate through their votes.
