Imeko/Afon Stakeholder Urges Merit-Based Candidate Selection, Rejects Imposition

Luqman Okewunmi, a political stakeholder in Imeko/Afon LGA of Ogun State, calls for an end to candidate imposition in local politics. He urges party leaders to prioritise merit, transparency and credibility when choosing candidates for upcoming elections. Okewunmi warns that imposition undermines public trust and threatens democratic integrity. He stresses that true leadership must emerge from the will of the people, not from the influence of a few. Pointing to recent national trends, he highlights how fair contests produce credible outcomes. He emphasises that capable individuals, especially youths in the local government, deserve a fair chance to lead. He appeals to party leaders, elders and stakeholders across party lines to safeguard internal democracy and resist undemocratic practices that could jeopardise the community’s future.

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