Published By Olumide Donald on Tuesday July 22,2025
As the days draw closer to the much a anticipated swearing in ceremony of newly elected grassroots leaders across Lagos State, one name continues to resonate with excitement and renewed hope in Ward A of Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA, Honorable Samuel Babayeju (BABSAM) the incoming councillor poised to usher in a new era of youthful, vibrant representation.
Emerging victorious in the recently concluded local government elections under the platform of the All progressive Congress (APC) BABSAM’s win is widely seen as a triumph for progressive youth advocacy and a strategic shift towards inclusive governance.
In an exclusive pre-inauguration statement, BABSAM expressed deep gratitude to the people of Ward A for the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in him.
” I am humbled by the trust my people have shown me. My emergence is not just a personal victory, but a collective affirmation that the time has come for the youth to take their rightful place in governance,” he said.
With a campaign built on the pillars of development, Inclusivity, and youth empowerment, BABSAM has promised to make young people a central focus of his legislative and community outreach agenda.
” We are at a point in history where the voices of young people must no longer be sidelined. As Councillor, I will ensure their voices are heard, their talents harnessed, and their future secured,” he affirmed. ” Our ward will become a model for participatory governance and youth driven innovation.”
Observers say BABSAM presence on the political scene marks a refreshing departure from traditional leadership approaches, with his grassroots engagements,digital advocacy, and accessibility already winning over a large youth base.
According to Mr Kazeem Sanfran, ”BABSAM’s energy and sincerity reflects the hunger for a new type of leadership if he stats true to his promises, he could become a blueprint for youth participation in Nigeria’s local governance system.”
As preparations intensify for the official swearing in, residents of Ward A are hopeful that BABSAM’s tenure will bring infrastructural attention, educational interventions, digital skill empowerment, and stronger community dialogue between the leaders and the led.
” I will not be a distant leader. I will walk the streets with my people, listen to their concerns, and co-create solutions that reflect our shared aspirations,” BABSAM concluded.
With such resolve and clear vision, all eyes are now on the young councillor-in- waiting as he prepares to take the oath of office and hit the ground running.
The countdown has begun.Ward A is ready .And so is BABSAM.
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