The Labour Party in Epe Local Government Area intensified its grassroots mobilization efforts this week with a well-attended community engagement held in Ward A2, where residents turned out to discuss the future of local governance ahead of the upcoming local elections.
Dr. Abdulkareem Onakoya, a prominent Labour Party figure in Epe and a candidate in the forthcoming polls, expressed gratitude for the strong public turnout and the civility observed during the interactive session. According to him, the forum served not only as a political rally but also as a platform for meaningful dialogue between the party and the people.
“I was very excited to see our people come out to honour our commitment to local governance,” Onakoya stated. “The patience shown during the question-and-answer session was a testament to the rising civic consciousness in our ward.”
Dr. Onakoya acknowledged the challenges of leading a vibrant opposition party in an area where the political terrain has long been dominated by entrenched interests. Nevertheless, he reaffirmed his resolve to challenge the status quo, describing the Labour Party as a “small but formidable force” in the eyes of its growing supporter base.
“Though reviving a collapsed political system is hectic, I find joy in this struggle,” he said.
Building on the momentum from Ward A2, the Labour Party will take its community engagement to Ward A4 on Thursday, continuing what Dr. Onakoya described as a “success train” aimed at galvanizing support across all wards in Epe Local Government.
In his closing remarks, he called on residents to back the “rescue team” at the polls and support the Labour Party’s mission to deliver transparent, accountable, and people-centered governance.
Epe Local Government Area, part of Lagos State’s eastern division, is set to participate in the upcoming local government elections. The Labour Party has positioned itself as a reformist alternative, advocating for grassroots empowerment, political accountability, and an end to what it describes as systemic stagnation in local administration.