Traditional rulers and community leaders from Kwara South Senatorial District, in collaboration with the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI), have voiced their deep dissatisfaction with the performance of lawmakers representing the zone at the National Assembly.
This strong criticism was made during a strategic consultation meeting held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, with the theme: “Strategic Consultation of Kwara South Leaders: Reawakening the Giant.”
Monarchs Call Out Ineffective Representation
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Alebiosu, accused the district’s legislators of neglecting their core responsibilities and failing to positively impact their constituents.
“Can anyone point to the achievements of any National Assembly member from Kwara South? They have failed to touch the lives of their people.
If you invite them for religious or community events, they don’t show up. In the next elections, if they bring money, collect it, but vote for the right candidates,” Oba Alebiosu advised.
KSDI Condemns Decades of Poor Governance
Also speaking, Dr. Johnson Adewumi, Convener of KSDI, lamented that since 1999, Kwara South has produced five senators and several House of Representatives members—yet the region has little or nothing to show for it.
“Even those who chaired committees at the National Assembly failed to deliver. The zone lacks any major projects of value, and this is unacceptable,” Adewumi stressed.
“While changing people may be difficult, we can change ourselves and demand better leadership.”
APC Chairman Vows Reform
The State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Sunday Fagbemi, also assured stakeholders that the party would no longer support non-performing politicians.
“Anybody without genuine intentions for Kwara will not occupy elective positions again. The APC will thoroughly screen aspirants before presenting them. I am also confident that the governor will not impose candidates on the people,” Fagbemi declared.
Conclusion
The message from Kwara South’s monarchs, stakeholders, and political leaders is clear: the era of ineffective representation must end. As the 2027 elections draw closer, constituents are being urged to look beyond short-term incentives and demand leaders who will genuinely work for the district’s progress.
