The All Progressives Congress (APC), All APC Women Support Group in the South West has honored the wife of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Kafayat Oyetola, the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji and Hon. Ajani Ghaffar Ayodeji, popularly known as Ghaff Unity, with a prestigious award.
Hon. Ajani Ghaffar Ayodeji, who bagged the Young Leader of the Year award for his relentless efforts in championing the cause of young people within the APC and the larger society.
Ghaffar Ayodeji, a chieftain of the APC in Ede North Local Government, has been instrumental in mobilizing support for the party at all levels, providing timely and impactful support which has boosted the fortunes of party members and reawakened the confidence of members in Ede and Osun State.
Speaking the Chairperson of the association, Dr. Oyenike Saulawa revealed that Ghaffar’s influence resonates both politically and humanely, characterizing his commitment towards enhancing women’s development through empowerment which brings about economic prosperity for the womenfolk in politics.
Saulawa noted that Ghaffar’s contributions have given rise to a new found hope for the women in the society most especially within the All Progressives Congress just as his gestures mirrors the essence of the prestigious award bestowed upon him.
However, Ghaffar thanked the group for finding him worthy of the recognition noting that the award would spur him to do more for women and the party at all levels.
He said, “I want to sincerely thank the leadership of the All APC Women’s Support Group (AAWSG) for this prestigious recognition today, the award is a testament that our little efforts at making a difference and bringing change to our community is being felt and recognized.
“I’m elated and glad to receive this award here today and I make bold to say that this award would spur us to do more for our people, youths, women, children, aged and the less privileged would not be left out of developmental programmes. We will also contribute more to ensure that our party reclaims Osun in 2026”.
Other notable awardees include, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal Olaniyi, Osun APC Chairman, General Bashir Adewimbi, former Corps Commander, Osun Amotekun, Otunba Titi-Laoye Ponle, former deputy governor of Osun amongst others.
APC Leaders from Ede, including Dr. Mufutaudeen Oyewale “Royal”, APC Ede North Apex Leader, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Adesina Alabi, APC Chairman, Ede North, Alhaji Oluogun Kazeem, Ede South APC Chairman and the Osun State APC Youth Leader, Alhaji Akinwemimo Olagoke attended the colourful event, honouring Hon. Ghaffar Ajani Ayodeji.