As political activities intensify ahead of the July 12, 2025, local government elections, the Labour Party (LP) in Epe has issued a strong call to action, urging residents to reject vote-buying and take a stand for accountable leadership at the polls.
In a statement released by Dr. Abdulkareem Onakoya, a senior party stakeholder and respected academic, called on the people of Epe to rise above political manipulation and support what he described as a “rescue team” committed to genuine grassroots development.
“The era of political complacency and deception must come to an end,” Onakoya stated. “The ruling party may boast of financial strength, but we rely on the will and power of the people. We urge voters to carry that message to the polling booths.”
Quoting Abraham Lincoln — “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time” — Onakoya appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and vote with conviction.
The Labour Party is fielding Hon. Tajudeen Obafemi as its chairmanship candidate for Epe Local Government, alongside his running team. The campaign has centered on promises of transparent governance, youth empowerment, and infrastructural renewal across the region.
The LP is positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which currently dominates the local political landscape.