Grassroots Momentum After Hon. Rasaq Ibrahim Olamilekan (RIO) Declares for Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency II
Grassroots Momentum After Hon. Rasaq Ibrahim Olamilekan (RIO) Declares for Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency II SURULERE, LAGOS — April 9, 2026 — Hon. Rasaq Ibrahim Olamilekan, the immediate past Executive Chairman of Coker-Aguda LCDA, popularly known as RIO, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Surulere Constituency II. The declaration, held on Saturday, March 21, has sparked significant grassroots momentum across the constituency. Supporters, community leaders, and youth groups gathered in large numbers to witness the formal transition of the tested local administrator into state-level legislative politics. A Proven Track Record of Development Hon. Olamilekan enters the race with a robust administrative pedigree. During his tenure as Council Chairman, he was widely recognized for his "inclusive governance" model, delivering projects that cut across ethnic and political divid...