Ex-Kwara commissioner picks APC Reps nomination form

The Punch reports on the proactive step taken by Abdulwahab Agbaje, a former Commissioner in Kwara State, to secure the nomination form for the House of Representatives. His declaration to contest for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections signals a determined bid to represent his people at the federal level.

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I stand before you to formally declare my intention to contest for the seat of the House of Representatives, Ifelodun/Offa, Oyun Federal Constituency, on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.

Agbaje's articulation of his ambition, as presented during a declaration event attended by party leaders and community stakeholders, emphasizes a "mission born of conviction" rather than "desperation." This framing suggests a leader confident in his ability to deliver impactful representation, aiming to give the constituency a "more impactful voice in Abuja." His pledge to be "loud in Abuja, present at home, and felt in every ward" resonates with the local desire for tangible progress.

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This is not an ambition born of desperation. It is a mission born of conviction; a conviction that our people deserve effective representation, loud in Abuja, present at home, and felt in every ward.

His legislative agenda, which includes a focus on job creation, enhanced security, and the attraction of federal projects, directly addresses key concerns within the constituency. The specific mention of empowering various demographics – youth with tech hubs, farmers with processing facilities, traders with credit, and women with "real support beyond slogans" – demonstrates a nuanced understanding of local needs. Agbaje's commitment to accountability, including running constituency offices and holding quarterly town halls, further positions him as a representative dedicated to accessibility and transparency, a crucial aspect of governance in Nigeria.

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I will sponsor and support bills that unlock jobs, secure our communities, and bring federal presence to our constituency. Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun will not be a footnote in the National Assembly.