The West African Women Association (WAWA) has urged Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, daughter of the late Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi, to contest for the position of Governor of Lagos State in 2027.
In a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, the group expressed confidence in Oyefusi’s ability to advance the development agenda of Lagos State, emphasizing the need for increased female representation in decision-making processes.
The group praised Oyefusi’s leadership qualities, describing her as astute and dogged in her commitment to fostering a better Lagos and Nigeria.
They stated that her leadership could reposition Lagos to fully embody its status as the “Centre of Excellence.”
Highlighting her impactful initiatives, WAWA cited Oyefusi’s Community Medics program as evidence of her dedication to public service.
The initiative provides free medical outreach, mental healthcare, and vision care to various communities across the state.
“We call on Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, daughter of the late Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi, to contest for the position of Governor of Lagos State in 2027.
“This is because we believe her candidacy would drive the development agenda of the state and demonstrate the importance of female representation in governance.
“Oyefusi’s astuteness and resilience make her well-positioned to redirect Lagos towards achieving its full potential as the Centre of Excellence.”
“Her Community Medics program, which provides free medical outreach, mental healthcare, and vision care, is a testament to her unrelenting commitment to improving lives,” the group stated.
Princess Oyefusi has previously served as a Senatorial Aspirant for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and as the Deputy Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023.
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