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Wale Raji Vows To Bring More Development To Epe At Kayokayo Festival Grand Finale

  • Epe Kayokayo Festival is the biggest religious, cultural, and social annual event in Epe, Lagos.
  • It commemorates the arrival of King Kosoko of Lagos in Epe land in 1851.
  • The festival, which has religious significance, brings the people of Epe both home and in the diaspora, to felicitate and interact every year.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the member of House of Representatives from Epe Federal Constituency, has promised his constituents to expect more dividends of democracy.

He spoke at the weekend during the Grand Finale of the 2023 Epe Kayokayo Festival at the Marina Waterfront, Epe.

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The grand finale wrapped up a one-week celebration of culture and unity that included a Quranic recitation contest, novelty match, youth rally, and children’s party, amongst others.

In his speech, Raji expressed excitement that the festival united Epe indigenes and community dwellers more than ever.

According to him, the festival would not have been a success without the organisers’ efforts.

Member of House of Representatives from Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Wale Raji, at Grand Finale of the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival

He, therefore, hailed the Epe Kayokayo Festival planning committee led by the Aremo of Epe, Otunba TJ Abass, for taking the celebration to a new dimension.

Raji also thanked the people of Epe for coming out to vote for him in the last election.

The lawmaker noted that his overwhelming victory at the polls reflects the people’s trust in him.

He promised to reward the community for the trust reposed in him by facilitating more development to Epe division.

FURTHER READING

Raji is the first lawmaker from Epe to return to the House of Representatives for the third time.

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Philip Ibitoye

Philip Ibitoye is a journalist who boasts more than five years of experience reporting the news. He is an Editor at Eko Hot Blog.

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