2019: Yagba Youth Reaffirms Support For Leke Abejide To Run For House of Reps

Elder Leke Abejide

Yagba Youth from West Senatorial District of Kogi State has reaffirm support for the Asiwaju of Alu, Elder Leke Abejide to run for the Yagba House of Representatives in 2019.

The group under the umbrella body “Yagba Youths and Women Mobilization Group” said Elder Leke Abejide is the only credible Yagba man that has the capacity to transform the Federal Constituency.

Different groups at the meeting 

Addressing different groups of youth and women in Igbagun in Yagba East LGA on Saturday 31st March, Former Liason Officer of Yagba East LGA, Comr. Shola Adebola Samuel(Gaddafi) said the youth of the whole Yagba Federal Constituency had approached him to demand for Elder Leke Abejide as their house of representatives member come 2019 and also offered to work tirelessly to make the project a reality.

Hon. Shola Adebola Samue(Gaddafi) former Yagba East Liaison Officer

According to them, Elder Leke is the most youths friendly leader that has mentored and empowered  Yagba youth over the years.

“For equity, justice and fairness, we believe it is time for the entire Yagba to support somebody who has done so much for our people and Elder Leke is the best in this regard.

“Elder Leke Abejide is a tested and trusted individual who has the capacity to transform Yagba better than what it is today.

“Nobody from the Yagba West of Kogi that is most qualify than Elder Leke. He is the man that knows Yagba. The man who has been part of the development of Yagba. He is a philanthropist.

“For these reasons and many more, we the Youth from Yagba here by endorsed and Support Elder Leke Abejide for Yagba Federal Constituency come 2019.”

Speaking on behalf of the youth during the meeting organized by the Yagba Youth and Women Mobilization in Igbagun, Mr. Babalola Kayode pointed out that the Yagba people need to get it right this time when it comes to leadership position.

He said, “many have been representing us for long without positive impact. In the spirit of fairness, Elder Leke should be considered. I called on the Yagba Youth and Women to rally round the Asiwaju of Alu Kingdom, Elder Leke Abejide.

"He will prepare a leveled played ground for the Youth to takeover leadership within the shortest possible time.”

Youth Speaker Babalola Addressing different groups 

“This is a wake up call for the Youths, we must sign a deal with Elder Leke, Youth and Women of this country because he is our last hope,” he said.

In his humble response, Elder Leke thank the youth and women for their request for him to run and happily accept the offer.

"I will ensure I use all my energy to work for the betterment of our constituency, starting from the moment WAEC Registration fee will be free for all students in Yagba Federal Constituency and that will continue for my four years in office when elected as your representative"

"Our youth will be empowered via Mechanised Farming and those with good academic grades will be sponsored abroad for further studies"

Babalola Kayode Speaking on behalf of the youths 

Funds will also be made available annually to support our women for the period of four years I will be in office among others"

On a final note, while wishing everyone a happy Easter Celebration, Elder Leke urge them to extol the virtues of Christ and continue to be a good Christian ambassador. 

In attendance at the meeting were Chief Bobaniyi and Chief Akeebu Aaliyah with other grassroot political leaders from the three LGA of Yagba Axis.