Managing Director of Richer Ground Integrated Farming Center in Lokoja, Mr Temitope Balogun, has declared his intention to contest the forthcoming Local Government election as Chairman of Yagba East council area.
Mr Tope Balogun, popularly known as Westadon, hails from Ejuku ward 5 in Yagba East local government area.
Westadon, a well-known philanthropist and grassroots youth mobilizer in Yagba federal constituency, made his intention known earlier today following the outcome of stakeholders meeting organized by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) in Lokoja on Tuesday.
The entrepreneur said he is out to contest the forthcoming council championship election as part of his determination to right the abnormal situations currently experienced in Yagba East council area.
It would be recalled that KOSIEC has slatted 19th October 2024 for the council elections across the 21 LGAS of the state.
During a critical stakeholders’ meeting, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, Chairman of KOSIEC, presented the detailed election timetable and schedule of activities.
He highlighted the importance of following constitutional guidelines and assured that the Commission is diligently preparing for the collection of forms, verification, documentation, and primary/general elections at the local government area.
