As the race for the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, the philanthropic track record of Kehinde Alex Bankole (KAB) has moved to the center of political discourse in the Irepodun/Isin/Ekiti/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency.
Bankole, a leading aspirant for the House of Representatives seat, is drawing widespread acclaim for his extensive “Water for All” initiative, which has seen the provision of motorized boreholes to numerous schools and underserved communities across the four local government areas of the constituency.
Unlike the traditional political approach of making promises ahead of elections, observers note that Bankole’s “receipts” are already visible in the infrastructure he has provided using personal resources.
From Anglican Primary School, Ekan to Methodist High School, Eruku and Illofa Grammar School, the aspirant has targeted educational institutions to ensure that students learn in hygienic environments with consistent access to clean water.
A breakdown of the intervention reveals a strategic spread across the constituency, including:
Oke-Ero LGA: Boreholes at St. Paul Primary School, Idofin Igbana; Imoji Community School; and the NSDC Office in Obo Ile.
Ekiti LGA: Interventions at Orota Grammar School, Odo Owa; S.D.A Primary School, Osi; and Sepia Primary School, Obbo Aiyegunle.
Isin & Irepodun LGAs: Projects at Anglican Comprehensive High School, Oke Opin; Imode Primary School; and various communities in Ayedun and Idofin Odo Ashe.
Supporters of the aspirant noted that his proactive approach to community development long before the official campaign season demonstrates a deep-seated commitment to service rather than mere political ambition.
“Kehinde Alex Bankole did not wait to win before he started serving. A leader who shows up for the people before the vote is the one who will show up after it,” a community leader in Oke-Ero remarked during a recent assessment of the projects.
The “KAB” movement is positioning these interventions as a blueprint for what the aspirant intends to achieve if given the federal mandate. Stakeholders believe that if Bankole can deliver such significant infrastructure as a private citizen, his impact with the full weight of federal representation would be transformative for the Kwara South constituency.
9japarrot reports that as the political atmosphere intensifies, Bankole’s focus on basic needs like clean water and school infrastructure appears to be resonating strongly with the grassroots, positioning him as a formidable contender in the upcoming APC primaries.
