Kwara group backs Reps candidate, decries neglect
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TLDR
- A socio-political group in Kwara State, Nigeria, has endorsed Ademola Bello for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The Ifelodun/Oyun/Offa Constituency Development Forum cited years of inadequate representation and neglect as reasons for their decision.
- The group highlighted Bello's manifesto on youth empowerment, infrastructure, and economic growth, and his business background as key factors in their endorsement.
The Ifelodun/Oyun/Offa Constituency Development Forum has spoken, and their message is clear: years of neglect will no longer be tolerated. In a decisive move, the forum has thrown its weight behind Ademola Bello, a seasoned businessman, for the House of Representatives seat. This endorsement, announced in Omupo, signals a strong desire for change and effective representation in the Ifelodun, Oyun, and Offa Federal Constituency.
Despite our enormous strengths, the constituency has not fully maximised its collective potential due to inadequate and ineffective representation over the years.
The forum, a non-partisan body dedicated to unity and development, articulated a compelling case for Bello. Coordinator Hon. Ibrahim Kolawole lamented the constituency's failure to maximize its potential due to ineffective representation. He pointed to the area's significant contributions to commerce, agriculture, and local enterprise, emphasizing that such economic strength demands a representative capable of strong advocacy and delivering tangible democratic dividends.
A constituency with such economic strength, educational value and social relevance deserves a representative who can speak strongly, lobby effectively and attract visible dividends of democracy.
Bello's platform, focusing on youth empowerment, infrastructure, and economic growth, resonated deeply with the forum. His background in business development and telecommunications, coupled with his academic qualifications, were seen as indicators of his capacity and readiness for public service. The forum's appeal to the All Progressives Congress leadership to grant Bello the party's ticket underscores the confidence placed in his ability to bring about positive change and effectively represent the constituency's interests.
After a careful review of available options, we are pleased to publicly declare our support for Hon. Ademola Bello for the House of Representatives.
Originally published by The Punch. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.