OLOLADE HAILS SHARAFADEEN ALLI, CAMPAIGN TEAM FOR INTERFAITH AND TRADITIONAL RULERS’ OUTREACH IN IBARAPA NORTH

Hon. Shittu Liasu Ololade, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Manager for Ibarapa North, has expressed appreciation to Senator Barrister Sharafadeen Alli and his entourage for their visit to Ibarapa North Local Government Area, describing the engagement as a significant step towards strengthening relationships with traditional institutions, religious leaders, and grassroots stakeholders across the area.

The visit featured engagements with traditional rulers, imams and alfas, Christian leaders under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and traditionalists (Ibile) across Ibarapa North, reflecting an outreach to the diverse religious and traditional institutions within the local government.

During the visit, the delegation toured Igangan, visited the Central Mosque in Tapa and the Baptist Church in Ayete, before proceeding to Sunwa Motor Park for further engagement.

Ololade commended Senator Sharafadeen Alli and the visiting delegation for extending the outreach to Ibarapa North, noting that consultations with traditional rulers and religious leaders provide an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding, promote peaceful coexistence, and foster closer relationships between political leaders and community institutions.

The delegation was led by Senator Barrister Sharafadeen Alli and included Hon. Soji Adedeji, Hon. Remi Oseni, and the Director-General of the campaign, Barrister Yekini Aderibi, alongside other members of the entourage.

Several prominent APC figures and political stakeholders from Ibarapa North and the wider constituency also attended the programme.

Among the dignitaries present were Hon. Sharafadeen Olaoniye, popularly known as Bibire, the APC candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, and Amoo Salaudeen, the APC candidate for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat representing Ibarapa Central/North State Constituency.

Also in attendance were Hon. Shittu Liasu Ololade, Hon. Francis Omolewu, popularly known as Jambele, from Igangan, and Hon. Salau Fatai Adesina from Ayete.

The presence of these political leaders underscored the importance of collaboration and engagement among party stakeholders in strengthening grassroots relationships across Ibarapa.

Speaking on the significance of the visit, Ololade expressed gratitude to Senator Sharafadeen Alli and his team for recognising the importance of engaging traditional rulers, Muslim clerics, Christian leaders, and traditionalists in community outreach.

He noted that traditional and religious institutions remain important pillars of society, playing vital roles in promoting peace, unity, moral values, and community development.

Ololade further emphasised the need for sustained dialogue and cooperation among political leaders, traditional authorities, and religious institutions to promote harmony and address issues affecting the people.

He reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots engagement and inclusive stakeholder relations across Ibarapa North, expressing optimism that continued consultations would strengthen cooperation among community leaders and political stakeholders.