‘My Predecessor Laid Solid Foundation For Economic Prosperity In Somolu Local Govt’

The chairman of Somolu local government area, Hon. Lateef Ashimi, has applauded his predecessor, Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu, for laying a solid foundation for the economic prosperity and rapid development of the council.

Lateef said this while fielding questions on how advantageous a performing predecessor can be to an incumbent.

He described the ex-administration as fantastic, saying there was no scratch to have started from because of his sterling performance

“It was a fantastic administration. I normally tell our people that the personality behind our little achievements so far is my predecessor, Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu popularly known as Dullar.

“He has done fantastically well. He laid the solid foundation we now rest on. If not for him, we would be starting from scratch.

“But with him, there was no scratch to start from. We met a solid foundation that enhanced our own contribution. In fact, the previous administration is the key behind today’s success,” he said.

He assured that the Local Government will soon be adjudged Renewed Hope City of Nigeria.

The Chairman explained that the benevolent gesture of the current administration is as a result of the President’s good deeds, stating that the government is working because the President is working.

He described it as a product of good governance and transformational leadership.

According to him, there is no sector of the country where the footprints of the President are not visible.

“One of the things I have been telling people is that very soon Somolu will be declared the Renewed Hope City of Nigeria.

“This is not far from what I said earlier about ensuring good governance and transformational leadership.

“For them to know that the Federal is working and the President is working, It all boils down to what they are benefitting at the local level.

“If Asiwaju is not working, there is no way we will be using all the resources at our disposal at the grassroot level to achieve what we are doing now. Point at any sector and I will tell you how Asiwaju has impacted it. So, the only way we can continue the good works at the grassroot level is for Asiwaju to be re-elected in 2027.

“The sterling performances of the President at the Federal Level is what is trickling down at the local level,” he said.