In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, the lawmakers representing the eleven wards of Ekiti South West Local Government and Igbara-odo – Ogotun-Ekiti LCDA recently visited the residence of the local government chairman, Hon. Apolola Richard, affectionately known as “Obi Cubana,” to celebrate his birthday.
The visiting delegation, led by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Oge Richard, and the Deputy Leader, Hon. Oreoluwa S. Oluwatosin, presented the chairman with gifts, making the occasion a truly memorable one.
Hon. Apolola Richard, who is serving his third term as the local government chairman, is widely admired and celebrated within the community. Prior to the lawmakers’ surprise visit, the chairman had already received numerous gifts from the local government staff, political associates, friends, and family members.
The chairman, visibly delighted by the unexpected gesture, expressed his gratitude to the lawmakers for their unwavering support, commitment, and dedication to working together with him and other stakeholders in the local government area. He emphasized the importance of collaborating to promote and actualize the “SHARED” prosperity agenda of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and to push Ekiti State forward.
During the gathering, the chairman urged the lawmakers to remain steadfast in their efforts and ensure that the people at the grassroots level feel the progressive endeavors of the state government.
The birthday celebration serves as a testament to the strong bond between the local government chairman and the elected representatives, underscoring their shared commitment to the development and well-being of the Ekiti South West community.