𝐆𝐃𝐌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

By Peter Dansu  The Grassroots Development Movement GDM, a fast rising youth based socio political movement in the Badagry Federation, has p...

By Peter Dansu 

The Grassroots Development Movement GDM, a fast rising youth based socio political movement in the Badagry Federation, has paid a condolence visit to the Palace of the Akran to commiserate with the royal family and people of Badagry over the passing of the late Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I.

The visit took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and was led by the Olorunda LCDA Coordinator of the movement, Comrade Adeosun Abdulwahab Adebowale. Members and representatives of the group drawn from across the Badagry Federation were present, underscoring the wide reach and influence of the late monarch across the length and breadth of the ancient town.

Speaking during the visit, Comrade Adeosun described the late Akran as a symbol of growth, unity and progressive leadership, noting that the values he stood for aligned perfectly with the ideals of the Grassroots Development Movement.

According to him, the movement remains committed to promoting growth, progress and the overall development of humanity, values which he said the late monarch embodied throughout his lifetime. He added that GDM would continue to build on those worthy legacies in its engagement with communities across Badagry.

Representing Badagry Local Government at the visit were Okoya Solomon, Ward B Coordinator, Israel Prince, Ward H Coordinator, and Ayantunde Abosede Elizabeth, Ward C Coordinator.

The Olorunda LCDA delegation included Comrade Adeosun Abdulwahab Adebowale, LGA Coordinator, Mrs Habeebat Adebimpe Odu Adeosun, Ward B Coordinator, and Comrade Yakub Azeez Olanrewaju, Ward A Coordinator.

Badagry West LCDA was also well represented by John Gbeliho, LGA Coordinator, Oteje Mathew, Ward C Coordinator, and Kudogbo Rasheed, Ward A Coordinator.

The visit ended with prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Akran and words of encouragement to the palace and the entire Badagry community.