Independent candidate launching campaign

DUNDALK resident Seun Grace Atiroko is launching her campaign to run as an Independent candidate for the Dundalk South constituency in the forthcoming local elections at an event on Thursday March 28 in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre.

Seun, who describes herself as ”a mum, an SNA (Special Needs Assistant), a community development worker, and a business strategist“has been living in Dundalk for the past nine years. She studied at O’Fiach College and Dundalk Institute of Technology and now lives with her family on the Carrick Road.

“Ireland has experienced a great remarkable transformation since my arrival for almost 15 years, with firm belief that everyone has made valuable contributions immensely to this great transformation.”

“These diverse inputs have made our society a better place and strengthened our perspective and experience that supports diversity of various experiences and each individual contributing positive impacts at various levels.”

She says that she is “driven by a desire for positive change in our community” and this has led to her decision to stand as an Independent candidate.

“I’m bringing a new fresh perspective to our political landscape as the new voice for all the people,” she says.

“I have a proven track record of success in various community projects, including the Multicultural Family Fun Day, children’s programmes, summer camps, research work projects, and support for families with additional needs.

“My dedication to social justice and inclusion is evident in my work with various people, groups and organisations that I’m engaged with.

“I am the founder of Future Stars Parent Group, where we support each other and also support families with children with additional needs. I am a great believer and work to advocate for a more equitable and diverse society.”

Suen is looking forward to outlining her ambitions and meeting with voters when she launches her campaign in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.