On the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Omotola Soares, a candidate for chairperson in the Ikoyi/Obalende Local Government Area of Lagos State, stated that local government autonomy will promote transparency at the grassroots level.

During the interactive session and feast for Ikoyi/Obalende teenagers held on Victoria Island over the weekend, Soares made this statement.

He stated that the development will increase the council’s accountability while announcing his intention to run for the state’s next LG leadership.

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‘To be LG autonomous is to be independent. This implies that funds are directly given to the local administration and its council. This shows that,

in your capacity as chairman, nothing stands in the way of your financial success and there is no bureaucracy, which holds you responsible.

In the event that I if I become the chairman, I pledge to be open and honest about how I used the money.

The funds can be used to establish a wide range of community improvement initiatives, including empowerment and skill-building programs.

‘It is crucial to empower people. A leader needs to be able to listen for key details and sense when others are not speaking.

‘People, the community, and the events in our immediate surroundings are important to us. We think there are some things that should be addressed,’ he stated.

In addition to pledging to address unemployment if elected, the candidate begged young people to abstain from violence and protests.

‘My top priorities are addressing youth unemployment and security-related issues.’ Additionally, we must proactively address the needs of the community’s younger and elderly residents.

We have consulted with the youngsters to understand their opinions on the current system and what more needs to be done to support them and the community in order to carry out my vision for my area.

Skills internship programs for young people are among the activities I’m involved in. In addition to gaining more skills like IT and effective communication,

this would expose students to the workforce. Soares declared, ‘We’re going to help them.’

Adeshina Arawole, a campaign team member, spoke at the event and emphasized the necessity for parents and guardians to keep an eye on their children,

set an example, and raise awareness in order to support the reduction of drug misuse, cults, etc.