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The Selfish Circle Must Be Broken—Somolites Say No to Bowale Sosimi

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There is a politician in our midst who appears to view public office as a birthright. For over two decades, he has held various positions, recycling titles and promises without meaningful delivery. Now, once again, he returns—seeking the office of Council Chairman—not out of a desire to serve, but seemingly out of a fixation with power. Bowale Sosimi has come to symbolize everything wrong with Somolu's political landscape: detached from today's realities, unwilling to embrace innovation, and resistant to youth inclusion. While Somolu's vibrant population pushes for progress, he offers stale rhetoric and outdated ideas. This is no longer acceptable. Let us be clear: this is not service, it is a relentless pursuit of personal ambition cloaked as leadership. His track record is marred by unfulfilled promises and inaction during critical times. Rather than nurturing new voices, he has consistently stood in their way. His interest appears to be political longevity, n...
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Power Drunk and Unrepentant: One Man’s Greed, A Community’s Pain

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In every local government election cycle, the people of Somolu Local Government Area are reminded of a painful truth, that one man, clinging to the ruins of past power, refuses to step aside. For over 20 years, he has occupied almost every office available in the Local government and for somolites, enriching himself while the community he claims to serve remains stuck. What has this long-standing politician achieved after all these years?, instead of stepping aside to allow younger, visionary leaders to emerge, he is plotting yet another return to power, while he is presently occupying a position as commissioner in the Local Government service commission. This is not in any way about service; it’s about selfishness. A man who has had more than enough time to make a difference but chose instead to build an empire of personal influence, not community development. Why should the future of Somolu be held hostage by one man’s political ambition? We must not allow one person’s hu...
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Somolu Deserves a Fresh Breath of Leadership – A Call for Inclusive and Progressive Governance

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For over two decades, Hon. Bowale Sosimi has been a constant figure in Somolu’s political landscape, having served as a two-term councillor, two-term supervisory councillor, one-time vice chairman of the local government, and currently as a commissioner in the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission. Now, he is seeking to return as Chairman of the Somolu Local Government. While experience in governance is a valuable asset, it is fair for constituents to ask: what tangible impact has this long tenure had on the lives of ordinary residents? Many in Somolu still point to stalled projects, unfulfilled campaign promises, and a leadership style that seems more focused on personal continuity than community renewal. In a time when local governments should be delivering innovative solutions to everyday problems—roads, youth employment, healthcare, and education–many believe it is time for a shift. There are growing concerns about the perception that political endorsements fr...
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