The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District today reiterated his track record, achievements and plans for the future to his constituents and the media at a press conference held at Mercy Hall in Magodo, on Monday the 24th of September, 2018. The Senator stated that considering the legacy of Excellence laid down in the Senatorial district by his predecessors, Senators Adeseye Ogunlewe, Olorunimbe Mamora and himself people of Lagos East deserved nothing short of excellent representation which he is best positioned to continue delivering.
In the speech delivered by the Senator to a hall packed full of party leaders, teeming supporters, traditional rulers and members of the fourth estate of the realm; the media, Ashafa stated that “You would agree with me that our district currently stands tall on the legislative precedents that have been laid down by the succession of Senators that have represented us since 1999. My distinguished predecessors Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, my immediate past predecessor and brother whom I fondly refer to as my teacher, the most Distinguished Senator Olorunimbe Mamora and my humble self. It is a legacy of excellence which the Eastern District of Lagos has worked hard to maintain and improve upon. Nothing short of excellence is expected and nothing short of excellence is deserved by the resilient, industrious and hardworking people of Lagos East. It is a privilege to stand on this legacy as I address you today.”
Leaders who were present at the press conference include the former Secretary to the State Government Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Bashorun, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State Prince Abiodun Ogunleye. Other leaders present included was also ably represented by Alhaji Badur Enifeni, the Senatorial Districts woman leader, Yeye Fausat Gbadebo, Barrister K.K Eleshin, Hon. Gbolahan Bagostowe and the Director General of the Gbenga Ashafa Independent Campaign Organization Hon. Afolabi Kazeem amongst others.
Placing his track record before the people and requesting that they stand on the side of competence in the coming primaries of the All Progressives Congress, the Senator Stated that “In the past 7 years, through your support, I have been able to deliver 96 verifiable and functional projects, 26 Bills, and 12 Motions of local and National importance.
Together we have been able to deliver poverty alleviation programs that have benefitted over 50, 000 of our constituents directly and through them even more. Together we have constructed and rehabilitated schools across our Senatorial District, we have provided ambulances for some hospitals and embarked on various free healthcare initiatives for our people. Together we have instituted a back to school program that annually benefits our children in public schools across all the Local Government Area’s and Local Council Development Area’s of the greater Lagos East.
Together we have made haste calmly to deliver portable water projects as well as rural electrification projects to improve the living conditions of our people in the township and suburbs as well. Our dear state has never missed an opportunity for international funding and support because, together with my colleagues we have ensured that the Lagos State Government secures the approval of the Nigerian Senate for every such intervention. The Lagos State Development Policy Operation from the world bank in the sum of 200 Million Dollars is an example.”
Narrowing down the essence of the choice to be made to his people, Ashafa stated that “the choice before us in 2019 is a choice between consolidating on the legacy of qualitative and excellent representation with proof or taking a blind gamble on a path with no proven reward. The track record of each and every one in the race for the Lagos East Senatorial District Senatorial Ticket is right before you. It is therefore only wise that our choice is made based on the strength of character, track record of service, competence and trust.”
He concluded by urging his teeming supporters across the district to troop out to the poling units on the 2nd of October, 2018 to reaffirm their mandate on him.
