Traditional rulers across Epe Division have reaffirmed their commitment to unity, peace and continued development as they hosted the Deputy Governor of Lagos State and APC Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, at a strategic stakeholders’ engagement.
Epe Insights reports that the meeting brought together the Obas, gazetted Chiefs and Baales of Epe Division, who received Hamzat alongside the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, Princess Damilola Sonayon James, and members of the Campaign Council.
The gathering provided a significant platform for Epe’s traditional rulers to engage directly with the political leadership of Lagos State.
The presence of the traditional rulers demonstrated the important role of the traditional institution in the affairs and development of Epe Division.
The Obas, Chiefs and Baales represent important community structures with deep connections to residents across the various communities that make up the division.
Their participation therefore added a strong traditional and grassroots dimension to the stakeholders’ engagement.
The meeting further strengthened the relationship between Epe’s traditional institutions and the political leadership of Lagos State.
It also provided an opportunity for the traditional rulers to emphasise the importance of unity and cooperation in advancing the interests of their communities.
The engagement was more than a political gathering.
It served as a renewed opportunity for the traditional institution and political leadership to build stronger understanding around the continued development of Epe Division.
The traditional rulers’ involvement reinforced their position as important partners in promoting peace, stability and development within the division.
Hamzat’s presence also enabled him to interact with the traditional leadership and acknowledge the significance of their role in the development of Lagos State.
The meeting reflected the importance of maintaining regular engagement with traditional institutions, particularly on matters affecting communities at the grassroots.
Epe’s traditional rulers have remained important custodians of the history, culture and community values of the division.
Their engagement with political leaders provides an avenue for issues affecting their respective communities to receive greater attention.
The strategic meeting therefore created room for continued dialogue between the traditional institution and the state’s political leadership.
The participation of the Obas, gazetted Chiefs and Baales also projected a united traditional front within Epe Division.
The gathering reinforced the message that development requires collaboration among traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders and residents.
For the traditional institution, maintaining peace and unity remains essential to creating an environment conducive to development.
The stakeholders’ engagement also highlighted the need for continued cooperation as Lagos State prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Hamzat attended the meeting as the APC’s governorship candidate, alongside Princess Damilola Sonayon James and members of the Campaign Council.
However, the traditional rulers remained central to the engagement, providing the platform for the political leadership to connect with the various communities represented at the meeting.
Their presence underscored the strategic importance of Epe Division within Lagos State.
The Obas, Chiefs and Baales also demonstrated their willingness to remain part of conversations concerning the future of the division.
The engagement further strengthened the traditional institution’s relationship with political stakeholders ahead of the 2027 political season.
It also reinforced the importance of respecting and sustaining the role of traditional rulers in grassroots development.
Beyond politics, the meeting reflected a shared interest in the continued progress of Epe Division and Lagos State.
The traditional rulers and political leadership were united by the need to promote development and strengthen cooperation across the division.
The gathering also provided an avenue for strengthening mutual understanding between the traditional institution and the APC leadership.
As preparations for the 2027 elections continue, engagements involving traditional rulers are expected to remain an important part of grassroots consultations.
For Epe Division, the latest meeting has further demonstrated the influence and relevance of its traditional leadership.
The participation of the Obas, gazetted Chiefs and Baales provided a strong representation of the communities within the division.
Their collective presence also sent a message of unity and shared responsibility.
The meeting reinforced the traditional institution as a critical partner in discussions concerning the development and future of Epe.
It further demonstrated the importance of maintaining open communication between traditional rulers and political authorities.
With the support and participation of its traditional leadership, Epe Division continues to play an important role in shaping conversations around grassroots development.
The strategic engagement with Hamzat therefore represented an important moment of interaction between the traditional rulers of Epe and the political leadership of Lagos State.
It renewed the partnership between both sides and created a stronger platform for future engagement.
As the 2027 political activities gather momentum, the voice and participation of Epe’s traditional rulers are expected to remain significant.
The meeting ultimately reaffirmed the traditional institution’s commitment to unity, peaceful coexistence and the continued development of Epe Division.
It also highlighted the shared responsibility of traditional and political leaders in working towards a stronger and more prosperous Epe.
