The aspiration of Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji to represent the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives received a significant boost as the frontline aspirant on Tuesday took his consultation tour to Eruwa, the headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government Area.
The strategic consultation meeting, which attracted notable political leaders, party stakeholders, and community influencers, was held at the residence of the father of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, in Eruwa.
Engr. Adedeji was warmly received by leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and respected community figures in Ibarapa East, who commended his humility, dedication, and strong commitment to the development of the constituency.
Prominent leaders from Ibarapa East who attended the meeting included Prince Wole Opadeye, Chief Agbo, Mrs. Yetunde, Hon. Oba Lowo, Arch. Ganiyu Aderibigbe, Hon. Demeji, Prince Biodun Labiyi, Pa Omi-Agbo, Alhaji Kamorudeen Adeyemi, Hon. Taiwo Ogundele, Pa Akinlade, Pa S.A. Adekanbe, Chief Ajibola, Mr. Tolani Badmus, Mrs. Kemi Oyeyemi, and Mr. Surajudeen.
Also present were several influential stakeholders from Ido Local Government Area, including Hon. Mathew Kayode Akano, Oloye Kareem Olayinka, Mrs. Margaret Olunloyo, Alhaji Ojo Alabi, Comrade Femi Alagbe, Mr. Rasaq Lawal, Mrs. Funmilayo Akande, Mrs. Alongbeja, Mrs. Adeola Nafisat, Mrs. Romoke Adebayo, Alhaji Akinola, Mrs. Omowunmi, Mrs. Monike Fasobo, and Mrs. Bukola Mustapha, among others.
The aspirant arrived the venue accompanied by a large entourage of party faithfuls, leaders, and supporters from Ido Local Government Area, spanning wards 1 to 10, who came out in impressive numbers to demonstrate their unwavering support for his aspiration.
Welcoming Engr. Adedeji, leaders in Ibarapa East described him as a promising son of the soil whose reputation for hard work, humility, and commitment to humanity has continued to earn him admiration across the constituency.
According to them, they had heard about his achievements and contributions to society and were impressed by his personality and dedication to service.
“We have heard a lot about you and your efforts in supporting people. You are a son of the soil and a respectful individual whose interest is clearly to serve humanity. From all indications, we believe that supporting you will bring progress and renewed development to our constituency,” one of the leaders stated.
In his address, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji expressed profound gratitude for the warm reception and opportunity to interact with the leaders and stakeholders of Ibarapa East.
He explained that his visit was part of ongoing consultations aimed at formally informing the people of his intention to seek their support, blessings, and mandate as he aspires to represent the constituency at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.
Engr. Adedeji emphasized that his decision to venture into politics was not driven by financial gain but by a genuine desire to serve humanity and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of his people.
“I am not coming into politics because of money. To the glory of God, I am doing well in my profession. My decision is motivated by the zeal to serve humanity and ensure that our people truly enjoy the dividends of democracy,” he said.
Highlighting his professional background, the engineer noted that his experience as both an electrical engineer and a maintenance engineer has equipped him with the skills required to attract development and sustain meaningful projects within the constituency.
“As an electrical engineer and a maintenance engineer, I understand the importance of building and maintaining systems. This experience will help us attract projects and sustain developmental initiatives that will benefit our people for a long time,” he added.
He further assured the gathering that if given the opportunity to represent the constituency, his legislative agenda would focus on empowerment programmes, job creation, educational support, healthcare development, and addressing other pressing needs affecting the people.
“I humbly ask for your support and prayers. Send me on this errand and I promise to be a loyal and dependable servant who will always prioritize the interests and welfare of the people. We will not disappoint any individual, group, or association that believes in this vision,” he stated.
Responding, leaders of Ibarapa East commended Engr. Adedeji for his humility and inclusive leadership approach, assuring him that they would align with his developmental vision for the constituency.
They also noted that the large number of supporters who accompanied him from Ido Local Government clearly demonstrated the strong grassroots backing he enjoys.
“As we can all see from the crowd that followed you here today, it is obvious that the people of Ido are strongly behind you. If our brothers are moving in this direction, there is no reason why we will not support a cause that will bring development to our constituency,” the leaders affirmed.
In a show of commitment to strengthening the party structure in the area, Engr. Adedeji also announced a donation running into millions of naira to support party activities in Ibarapa East Local Government.
The gesture was greeted with applause by party leaders and stakeholders, who described it as a clear demonstration of his dedication to the growth, unity, and stability of the party.
Many of the leaders concluded that from all indications, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji has emerged as one of the most talked-about aspirants within the constituency, describing him as a pride of the people and a candidate whose mandate the people may find difficult to deny.
