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IBADAN — The political momentum of Hon. Engr. Dr. Aderemi Abas Oseni, Member representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, received a major boost on Wednesday as Community Development Associations (CDAs), youths, artisans, traders and other critical stakeholders in Oke-Bola, Ward 8, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, declared massive support for his senatorial ambition.
The colourful gathering, which brought together a broad coalition of community groups and political stakeholders, was held in an atmosphere of excitement, solidarity, music, prayers and thanksgiving, as residents trooped out in large numbers to identify with the lawmaker and to reaffirm their commitment to his political journey ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Among the groups represented at the event were the Koyejo Community, Orikan Community, Lifos Community, Iyaganku Community, Orire Community, Giwa Samfadeen Movement, Oke-Bola Youth Movement, GSM Operators and Engineers, Bag Sellers Association, Ifesowapo Tunners, Tyre Sellers Association, Igbo Community and members of the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) family.
Also in attendance were prominent political leaders and community heads, including Hon. Aliba, Barrister Lowo Obisesan, Hon. Owu, Hon. Segun Ajanaku, Hon. Ali, Mogaji Alaba, Hon. Jelili Agboola, Hon. Zobo, Hon. Omoniyi, Mogaji Akere and Hon. Taiwo Ado, among others.
In his welcome address, Mr. Taiwo expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Remi Oseni for his sustained interventions and contributions to the development of the community, noting that the lawmaker had been contributing to the welfare and progress of the people even long before he was elected into office.
According to him, Hon. Remi Oseni’s track record of generosity, accessibility and people-centred representation had endeared him to the people, adding that he and members of his association had resolved to support him in the forthcoming election.
Speaking on behalf of the Igbo Community, Chief Tommy commended Hon. Oseni for what he described as his impressive performance in office and declared the total support of the community for his continued political journey, stressing that the lawmaker had consistently demonstrated love, fairness and inclusiveness to all ethnic groups.
Similarly, Elder Akinleye pledged his unflinching support for Hon. Aderemi Oseni, while appealing to the lawmaker to urgently intervene in the provision of electricity and potable water for the community.
In a moment that electrified the gathering, Hon. Aderemi Abas Oseni, before delivering his speech, joined members of the community in dancing, creating an atmosphere of joy, unity and solidarity that underscored the bond between the lawmaker and the people.
As is customary at his community engagements, Hon. Remi Oseni commenced his address with songs of thanksgiving and prayers, appreciating the organisers, landlord associations, community heads, youths and political leaders for honouring the gathering with their presence.
Speaking on the importance of generosity, Hon. Remi Oseni said giving often leads to multiplication, urging the people to cultivate the habit of giving to others, irrespective of tribe, religion or status.
He also spoke passionately about his roots, describing himself as a proud indigene of Ibadan South-West and Ido, just as he identified with the Igbo Community, recalling his years of residence and service in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
Hon. Remi Oseni described his engagement with the Igbo Community as a “homecoming,” stressing that his experiences in Ebonyi formed a significant part of the journey that shaped his life, career and philosophy of service to humanity.
Highlighting his political achievements, Hon. Remi Oseni said he won all the polling units where he contested in 2023 and recorded the same votes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Sharafadeen Alli, a feat he described as a clear testimony of the love and trust reposed in him by his constituents.
He further stated that he was the only candidate who was not challenged in court after the election, noting that this was a reflection of the credibility and acceptability of his mandate.
Hon. Remi Oseni also listed several interventions he said he carried out before and after the 2023 election.
According to him, out of the 42 transformers requested by his constituents, he had provided 38, while also facilitating the construction of two schools, 17 health centres, three bridges and several boreholes before the election.
He said that after the election, he added three more health centres and three schools to his intervention projects, while distributing 7,000 chemicals to farmers and supporting students through the payment of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) fees.
He added that spraying machines were also distributed to farmers as part of efforts to support agricultural development and improve the livelihood of constituents.
“These and many more will be done,” Hon. Oseni assured the gathering, while soliciting their support in the forthcoming election.
He also canvassed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates, promising that he would not disappoint the people if given another mandate to serve.
Responding swiftly to the community’s requests, Hon. Remi Oseni announced the donation of a transformer to address the electricity challenge in the area, a gesture that drew loud applause from the crowd.
He also donated ₦10 Million to all the communities and groups present at the meeting.
In addition, he promised to provide several solar-powered streetlights and boreholes for the communities, to improve security, enhance night-time economic activities and guarantee access to clean water.
The gathering ended on a note of appreciation and renewed political solidarity, with community leaders and representatives reaffirming their support for Hon. Engr. Dr. Aderemi Abas Oseni ahead of the forthcoming elections, expressing confidence that his representation at the Senate would bring greater development to Oyo South Senatorial District.
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