A leading APC aspirant for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Hon. Gbenga Oyekunle Power, has further reiterated his commitment and readiness to serve his constituency come 2027.
He made this vow during his ongoing stakeholders’ engagement and Iftar with prominent party players in Oyun Local Government Area on Tuesday.
The event held at the Oluomo Hall in Erinle, saw a massive turnout of party faithful, stakeholders, and community leaders who gathered to hear the aspirant’s vision for the federal constituency.
The gathering had in attendance prominent stakeholders including Oyun LG Vice Chairperson, Chief Mrs. Jemilat Funmilayo Abioye, Oyun LG Council Secretary Hon Richard Agboola, Oyun APC Chairman, Hon. Kayode Adewoye, Hon Ayoola Olaniyi Oyun Supervisor for Health, Hon Oladimeji Yusuf Supervisor for works, Hon Kafila Abolaji Supervisor for Education, Hon Theophilos Ogundele Niyi Supervisor for Agriculture, Elders Forum led by Two Term Former Commissioner, Alhaji Murtala Olanrewaju, All Ward Councilors led by Council Speaker, Hon. Lekan, APC Youth Leader, Bankole Sheriff, APC Women Leader Hajia Omotosho Sikiru, among others.
Other groups in attendance include Youth Progressive, A A. Mass Movement, Oyun progressive Women circle, Pathfinder, Opaf, Kwara South progressive Women, G7, A A women wing, Kwara State Integrity, Gbenga Power Support Group.
The session, moderated by Hon. Shade Lawal (Haji White), was characterized by a robust exchange of ideas. In his address, Hon. Gbenga Power paid a glowing tribute to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), commending his style of leadership. He noted that the Governor’s people-oriented projects and leadership acumen in managing the party are highly commendable.
He particularly lauded the Governor’s human capital projects across the state, which are already yielding tangible results through fiscal discipline and infrastructure development. Hon. Power added that, when elected, he would ensure the equal distribution of the dividends of democracy across the three LGAs constituting the Federal Constituency to consolidate the government’s achievements.
“I am reassuring our stakeholders today that when elected, I will work strictly to ensure the betterment of all, ensuring that the people of Ifelodun, Offa, and Oyun enjoy the full dividends of democracy,” he said.
The aspirant reminded the Oyun stakeholders of his consistent history of community service, reiterating that his philanthropic gestures and various educational interventions were funded from his personal pocket long before he sought political office.
“I am not coming to learn on the job. My philanthropic track record is my certificate of readiness. If I could invest my personal resources for years to serve you, imagine what I will achieve when I have the mandate of the government to work for you,” he added.
Further solidifying his passion for supporting young people, he announced that he would take full charge and execute any project of interest presented to him by the youth through the APC Youth Leader.
Secretary of Oyun Local Government Council, Hon. Richard Agboola, welcomed the aspirant, commending his decision to engage directly with the grassroots. He noted that the consistency shown by Gbenga Power is a rare trait in the current political landscape.
On his part, the Oyun APC Chairman, Hon. Kayode Adewoye, lauded Hon Gbenga Power loyalty to the party, emphasizing that the APC remains a big family and that the leadership in Oyun would always support individuals who demonstrate a genuine passion for human capital development.
Adding their voices, the Kwara APC Youth Leader, Hon. Ara Ajibade, and the Oyun LGA APC Youth Leader, Hon. Bankole Sheriff, commended Gbenga Power for his consistency in reaching out to the less privileged through his foundation. They appreciated him for always considering young people in his interventions and urged him to continue his efforts for the youth.
Stakeholders, including Hajia Barakat and Alhaji Toyin Abdullahi, offered their best wishes while appreciating the aspirant’s long-term commitment to the progressive fold.
9japarrot reports that the gathering featured an interactive session where ward chairmen, councillors, and party executives from across Oyun LGA engaged the aspirant on his specific plans for rural electrification, agricultural support, and youth employment.
As part of his continued tradition of supporting the party structure, Hon. Gbenga Power concluded the visit by announcing a financial support package for the party at the local government level, reinforcing his stance that the legislative seat is a collective responsibility.