Awori Leaders Urge ADC to Nominate Anjolaiya for Election

A group of Awori ethnic leaders in Alimosho Federal Constituency, Lagos, has called on the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to list Mr. Olalekan Abdulmojeed Anjolaiya as its candidate for the forthcoming general election. Alhaji Muraina Ajala, Coordinator of the Awori Renaissance Forum (ARF), stated that nominating a non-indigene would perpetuate the marginalization of the Awori people.

He emphasized that the ADC's previous candidate was disqualified for multiple party registrations, making Anjolaiya the only viable option. Ajala appealed to the ADC's national leadership, particularly National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to rectify this situation.

He highlighted the contributions of Anjolaiya to the community, which earned him a chieftaincy title from the traditional ruler of Igando, Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi. The group expressed concern over the historical sidelining of indigenous candidates in favor of non-indigenes, stressing that this election is critical for the representation of the Awori people.