In the bustling heart of Ifako Ijaye Local Government, a fresh voice emerges from the people with a plan rooted in empathy, experience, and vision. Dayo Ashade, the Labour Party’s candidate for Chairman, brings more than political ambition—he brings two decades of behind-the-scenes know-how, now stepping boldly into the limelight with a community-first manifesto.Ashade, seasoned in political administration since 1999, has never before sought an electoral position. Yet his debut is marked with clarity and conviction.
“We believe in running a Local Government that truly understands the needs of its people,” he said in an open-hearted interview. His platform focuses on reengineering community development and introducing transparent governance that genuinely listens.Top on his list? Roads—those weather-beaten community arteries that residents have long endured. “The community road is bad, and it has been like this since we were born,” Ashade acknowledged, his tone a mix of concern and resolve.
“We want to make surely it comes to normal.”But his voice rings loudest when speaking to the youth. “A son of nobody can become somebody,” he declared. With gentle insistence, he urged the next generation not to wait for permission to pursue purpose. “Take that bold step,” he encouraged, his words carrying the weight of lived experience and hope.
Ashade approaches the upcoming election not with desperation but dignity. “We believe that there is glory in winning and glory in losing,” he shared. “The will of God will prevail – it’s not a do or die affair.” It’s this humility that sets him apart—a leader prepared to serve, even when the spotlight dims.In a locality yearning for change, Ashade represents more than a candidate—he embodies a promise. His campaign is less about politics and more about people, and the rebuilding of Ifako Ijaye is not just a plan—it’s a mission.
