Abiodun appoints 1,200 political aides to strengthen grassroots democracy

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September 13, 2025 by

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Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state.

A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, described the move as a strategic effort to strengthen democratic governance across all nooks and crannies of the state.

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According to the statement, the assistants —five from each of the 236 wards in Ogun State — will ensure greater local participation in governance, effectively bridging the gap between the grassroots and the state government.

“The newly appointed political assistants are to support the delivery of democratic dividends, articulate the needs of their respective wards, and communicate these needs to the state government. They are also expected to provide accurate feedback from the government to the wards and vice versa.

”The state government further urged the new appointees to contribute significantly to the growth and development of their wards, local governments, and the state at large.”