An extended-serving member of the National Assembly, Hon. Oluwole Oke is dealing with rising criticism from constituents who really feel poorly represented.
Reports have it that many residents are vocal about their disappointment in his lack of significant contributions to the neighborhood all through his 22 years thus far in workplace.
According to an area trainer, Adeola Olatunji, from Erin Ijesha, throughout an interview with newsmen, “It’s sad to see Oke in power for so long without making a real difference, yet desperate to get ticket again”
“We need leaders who prioritise our needs, not those who seem disconnected from our struggles. It’s as if he has forgotten that we elected him.”
Bola Ajayi, a neighborhood activist from Ipetu – ile, echoed these sentiments. “Okes actions reflect a lack of understanding of the issues we face daily. Instead of advocating for what will benefit us, he seems more interested in self-promotion. We need someone who will stand up for us, not a user and a deceitful leader.”
Residents are notably disillusioned by Oke’s failure to ship on key initiatives. “There’s no legacy project to speak of; in fact, that’s one of my basic fallouts with him,” famous Ayo, a distinguished voice in Esa – Oke.
“The Nigeria Army Village he facilitated when he was Chairman of the House Committee on Defence at Itegun-Ijesa is still incomplete and currently in ruins.”
He additionally promised a mini stadium in Ijebu Jesa alongside ESA OKE/ITA-WURE, which stays uncompleted to this present day.”
Another resident, Funmi Adedayo, expressed her dissatisfaction with Oke’s lack of tangible contributions, saying, “Even the OSCOTECH in his town has seen no significant investment from him”
“He has not constructed a single block there, except for nine solar panel street lights that were donated in twenty – two years. This is simply not enough.”
Critics additionally identified that none of Oke’s sponsored payments have became regulation over the previous 22 years.
“It’s disheartening to see a man who has held such prominent positions in the floor of the house, Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Chairman of House Committee on Public Procurement, Chairman of House Committee on Public Account, and Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs, yet he has achieved so little for his constituency,” mentioned an area elder.
Meanwhile, as requires change grows louder, constituents are urging Oke to reassess his priorities and deal with the real wants of the folks he was elected to serve.
