Agege Leaders Urge Egunjobi and Yusuf to Reconsider Defection
Traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders in Orile-Agege and Agege Local Government Areas of Lagos State convened a peace meeting to address the political crisis arising from the defection of former Agege Local Government chairman High Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi and Barrister Azeez Yusuf to the Allied Peoples Movement. The meeting, held on a Sunday, emphasized the need for peace and stability in the community ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Oba Ambaliu Agbeleyi, the Alaige of Orile-Agege, expressed concerns over potential violence and urged Egunjobi and Yusuf to reconsider their decisions in the interest of community peace. Oba Oyedeji Kamila Ishiba, the Olu of Agege, and other leaders echoed the call for non-confrontation among politicians.
Apostle J.B. Olubode, Chairman of CAN in Orile-Agege, affirmed the commitment of religious leaders to pray for peace and the progress of the All Progressives Congress.
Alhaji Sulaiman, Chief Imam of Dopemu, called for political leaders to prioritize peace over temporary political positions.
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