The Tinubu-Hamzat Epe Division Solidarity Front (THEDSF) has continued its stakeholder engagement across Epe Division with a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom.
Epe Insights reports that the delegation was led by the Director-General of THEDSF, Giwa Moshood Olasupo, as part of preparations for the formal inauguration of the group and its planned grassroots mobilisation activities.
The visit formed part of the organisation’s wider engagement with traditional institutions and community stakeholders across Epe Division.
During the meeting, the THEDSF delegation outlined its commitment to promoting voter education, civic participation and constructive political engagement at the grassroots.
The group also emphasised the importance of encouraging young people to participate responsibly in the democratic process.
THEDSF said its grassroots activities would focus on creating greater awareness about civic responsibilities and encouraging peaceful participation in political activities.
The organisation also reaffirmed its commitment to engaging residents and stakeholders through dialogue and community-focused mobilisation.
The delegation’s visit to the Alara of Ilara Kingdom provided an opportunity to strengthen relations with the traditional institution.
Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo commended the group’s youth-focused approach to political engagement.
The monarch encouraged THEDSF members to remain peaceful, disciplined and responsible in carrying out their activities.
He stressed the importance of maintaining peace and promoting unity while engaging communities on political and civic matters.
The Alara’s remarks underscored the need for political organisations and their supporters to conduct their activities in a manner that protects community harmony.
The monarch also encouraged young people to approach political participation with maturity and a strong sense of responsibility.
THEDSF, in response, reiterated its commitment to peaceful and constructive engagement across Epe Division.
The group said its activities would continue to prioritise voter education and greater civic awareness among residents.
According to the organisation, grassroots mobilisation should go beyond political support and include efforts to help citizens understand their roles in the democratic process.
The group also identified youth participation as an important component of its engagement strategy.
THEDSF said young people have a significant role to play in shaping the political and developmental future of Epe Division.
The organisation therefore plans to continue engaging residents and stakeholders ahead of its formal inauguration.
The stakeholder engagement is also expected to strengthen communication between the group and traditional institutions within the division.
Traditional rulers remain important stakeholders in community affairs and can contribute significantly to peaceful civic and political engagement.
The visit to the Alara of Ilara Kingdom further reflected THEDSF’s efforts to build relationships with traditional and community leaders.
The organisation said it would continue its consultations as it prepares for its formal inauguration.
It also reaffirmed that its grassroots activities would be guided by peaceful participation, discipline and respect for community institutions.
The group maintained that constructive political engagement remains essential to strengthening democratic participation at the local level.
The visit ended with renewed emphasis on peace, civic responsibility and meaningful youth participation.
THEDSF said it would continue its stakeholder engagements across Epe Division as part of its preparations for the next phase of its activities.
The organisation’s leadership expressed optimism that sustained engagement with traditional rulers, community leaders and residents would contribute to stronger grassroots mobilisation.
The group also called for responsible participation and constructive dialogue as political activities continue to develop across the division.
With its planned inauguration approaching, THEDSF is expected to intensify its engagements with stakeholders and communities across Epe Division.
The visit to the Alara of Ilara Kingdom marks another step in the group’s stated efforts to promote civic participation, voter education and peaceful grassroots political engagement.
