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LCDA’s food bank initiative not electoral inducement, says Lagos LG
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Further details about the Adetola Food Bank initiative and the council's statement are available from the source. A food bank initiative has been introduced by the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area.
A food bank initiative has been introduced by the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area. The initiative, called Adetola Food Bank, aims to support vulnerable residents. According to the council, this programme is a sustained social welfare effort.
The council has stated that the initiative is not intended as an electoral inducement. This clarification was made in response to public reactions. A statement was issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Moses Akande, to address these concerns.
Further details about the Adetola Food Bank initiative and the council's statement are available from the source. The initiative's goals and the council's response to public reactions can be found in the original statement.
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Category: Local Published: September 5, 2026 Source: The Punch Reading time: 1 min
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