Gov. Abiodun Appoints 1,200 Political Assistants to Strengthen Grassroots Democracy in Ogun State!

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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 13, 2025

Gov. Abiodun Appoints 1,200 Political Assistants to Strengthen Grassroots Democracy in Ogun State

In a significant move to deepen democratic participation and enhance civic engagement, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed 1,200 political assistants across the state’s 236 wards. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between the government and grassroots communities, ensuring that the voices of citizens are heard and their needs addressed effectively.

Each ward will have five political assistants tasked with articulating local concerns, facilitating the delivery of democratic dividends, and providing accurate feedback between the state government and their respective communities. The appointments are part of Governor Abiodun’s commitment to an inclusive governance model that values citizen input in shaping policies and initiatives.
Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Abiodun, described the move as a strategic effort to strengthen democratic governance across all areas of the state. He emphasized that the political assistants will play a crucial role in fostering greater local participation in governance, effectively bridging the gap between the grassroots and the state government.

The state government has called on the new appointees to actively contribute to the growth and development of their wards, local governments, and the state as a whole.

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