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Traditional rulers across Badagry Federal Constituency of Lagos State have endorsed Hon. Sesi Whingan for a second term in the House of Representatives.
The media office of the federal lawmaker disclosed this in a statement sent to SunOnline on Thursday.
The endorsement comes days before the All Progressives Congress (APC) decides its flagbearer for the House of Representatives seat for the constituency.
According to the statement, the “unanimous endorsement” took place on Tuesday, May 13, during a gathering of monarchs held at Fams Embassy and Suites, Ibereko, Olorunda, Badagry.
“The royal fathers collectively declared their support for Hon. Sesi Whingan’s continued representation of the constituency at the House of Representatives,” the statement reads in part.
The monarchs at the historic gathering included Oba Friday Oladele Kosoko, former Member of the House of Representatives and the Ajagun of Iworo-Awori Kingdom, Aholu Sejoro James, the Akweno of Kweme Kingdom, Oba Ajose Oyekan Adekanmi, Ilufemiloye Possi III of Apa Kingdom, Aholu Saheed Sedonu Adamson of Ajido Kingdom, Aholu Solomon Jonah Adewale Egbenayon, the Owa Ajaka of Age-Mowo Kingdom, Oba Isreal Ade Okoya, the Onibereko of Ibereko Kingdom, Aholu Travil Awoyemi Nunayon of Aklakumo Kingdom, Aholu Samuel Wheto, the Onigbanko of Igbanko Land, Oba Sheriff Adeshina Bello, the Agano of Ajara-Agamathen Kingdom, Aholu Agano Toniyon I, Oba Olatunji Ogabi, Oyikilu I of Imeke Kingdom, and Aholu Jimoh Fabiyi, the De Ovitotode of Ikoga-Zebbe Kingdom.
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“The revered monarchs expressed satisfaction with the quality representation, accessibility and developmental projects facilitated by Hon. Whingan since his election into the House of Representatives in 2023.
“They particularly commended his legislative contributions at the National Assembly, empowerment programmes for youths and women, educational support initiatives, infrastructural projects and consistent advocacy for the development of Badagry Federal Constituency.
“Among several achievements highlighted at the meeting were the sponsorship of over 20 bills and motions, facilitation of school projects across the constituency, installation of solar streetlights in many communities, free NIN registration for thousands of residents, empowerment programmes through SMEDAN and the distribution of solar power kits to support small businesses.
“The monarchs also acknowledged the impact of Hon. Whingan’s educational interventions, including scholarship schemes for students across the constituency and the procurement of two brand new buses for the transportation of students to and from their schools.
“The royal fathers further congratulated Hon. Whingan on his recent appointment as Lagos State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, a youth-driven political organization supporting the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the appointment as a recognition of his leadership capacity and growing political influence,” the statement further reads.
Whingan’s media office expressed gratitude to the royal fathers for the confidence reposed in the lawmaker and assured the people of Badagry Federal Constituency that he remains committed to delivering more impactful representation and sustainable development across the constituency.
