AAC Kosofe Candidate Welcomes INEC Publication, Urges Residents to Collect PVCs

AAC candidate Ishola Rauf Shina urges eligible voters in Kosofe to collect their PVCs and outlines his priorities for housing, education, healthcare and infrastructure.

 Ishola Rauf Shina, the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly in Kosofe Constituency I, has welcomed the publication of candidate details on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, describing it as an important step towards democratic participation.

In a press statement, Shina said the development reinforced his commitment to offering residents an alternative focused on social justice, inclusive governance, community development and accountable representation.

He identified inadequate housing, deteriorating public infrastructure, limited economic opportunities and gaps in access to quality education and healthcare as some of the challenges facing residents of Kosofe.

Outlining his policy priorities, the AAC candidate said he would advocate for affordable housing, protection of legitimate land rights, transparent urban renewal and safeguards against arbitrary displacement of communities.

He also pledged to push for improvements in public schools, teacher support, digital learning, vocational training and youth development, while promoting technology-driven opportunities and greater transparency in public administration.

On healthcare, Shina said he would advocate for the rehabilitation and improved equipping of primary healthcare centres across Kosofe, with attention to staffing, essential medicines, maternal and child healthcare and affordable treatment.

He further highlighted employment, support for small businesses, artisans and traders, improved roads, drainage, sanitation, waste management and street lighting among his priorities.

The candidate also called for community-based approaches to public safety, access to justice and the protection of residents’ fundamental rights. He said his approach to representation would include regular consultations with community associations, youth groups, women, persons with disabilities, traders and other stakeholders.

Shina said he intended to present his manifesto directly to residents and incorporate their concerns into his policy priorities.

The AAC candidate also urged eligible voters in Kosofe Constituency I and across Lagos State to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) and confirm collection arrangements through official INEC channels ahead of the forthcoming elections.

He described the PVC as an important instrument of democratic participation and encouraged residents to make informed choices at the ballot box.

He further urged voters to reject intimidation, electoral violence, vote buying and other practices capable of undermining the electoral process, calling for peaceful and credible elections.

Under his campaign theme, “Mission to Liberation,” Shina said his vision was to pursue a new direction for Kosofe and Lagos State through improved housing, education, healthcare, economic opportunities, infrastructure and accountable leadership.

He acknowledged that addressing the area’s challenges would require planning, public participation, legislative engagement and sustained accountability.

“Our commitment is to work diligently, represent the people responsibly, demand accountability and pursue practical solutions that improve the quality of life of our constituents,” he said.

Shina concluded by inviting residents, community leaders, civil society organisations, professionals, young people, traders and other stakeholders to join his campaign for what he described as a more inclusive and people-centred approach to governance.