OFFICIAL DECLARATION SPEECH BY HONOURABLE TOYIN GAFAAR BOLOWOTAN
FOR LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY,
IKORODU CONSTITUENCY I
Distinguished leaders, Royal Fathers, religious leaders, esteemed party members, and my beloved people of Ikorodu Constituency I,
With profound humility and a firm sense of duty, I stand before you today to officially declare my intention to represent Ikorodu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly under the banner of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
My aspiration is anchored on a clear vision: A GREATER IKORODU—a future where legislation is not abstract, but a living instrument that protects our people, empowers our youth, strengthens our communities, and drives sustainable development. The role of a legislator is to be the voice of the people, to provide oversight that ensures accountability, and to craft laws that translate into tangible progress. This is the responsibility I seek to carry with passion and commitment for the good of Ikorodu.
Today, I humbly seek the support, endorsement, and adoption of our great party, the APC, to become its flag-bearer for Ikorodu Constituency I. With your trust and backing, we can build on the solid foundation laid by our leaders and chart a new course toward a greater Ikorodu.
It is pertinent that I acknowledge and appreciate the apex leadership of Ikorodu, ably led by His Excellency, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State. I equally appreciate Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, Baba Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, and Honourable Babajimi Benson, MHR, for their exemplary leadership, mentorship, and steadfast stewardship of our party. Your guidance remains a constant source of inspiration to me and many others, and I am deeply grateful for your commitment to our collective progress.
I must also express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for strengthening our democratic process through the introduction of direct primaries. This progressive reform gives voice to the voiceless, expands participation within our party, and ensures that every member has a stake in the emergence of candidates. It is, indeed, a significant win for our democracy and a testament to the enduring commitment to inclusiveness and fairness in our electoral system.
I therefore invite you all to join me on this journey. With your prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support, we will make history together.
Thank you, and God bless Ikorodu. God bless Lagos State, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
GAFAAR OLUWATOYIN SHAKIR ‘BOLOWOTAN’
FOR LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY,
IKORODU CONSTITUENCY I
