Constituents lament poor representation: Hon. Oluwole Oke under fire over 22-Year tenure, Unfulfilled projects

Hon. Oluwole Oke, a long-serving member of the National Assembly with 22 years in office, is facing increasing criticism from his constituents who express profound disappointment in his perceived lack of meaningful contributions and poor representation.

Reports indicate that many residents are vocal about their dissatisfaction, stating he has failed to deliver tangible development to the community.

“It’s sad to see Oke in power for so long without making a real difference, yet desperate to get ticket again,” stated Adeola Olatunji, a local teacher from Erin Ijesha, in an interview with newsmen.

Olatunji added, “We need leaders who prioritise our needs, not those who seem disconnected from our struggles. It’s as if he has forgotten that we elected him”.

Bola Ajayi, a community activist from Ipetu-ile, echoed these sentiments, asserting, “Okes actions reflect a lack of understanding of the issues we face daily. Instead of advocating for what will benefit us, he seems more interested in self-promotion. We need someone who will stand up for us, not a user and a deceitful leader”.

Residents are particularly disillusioned by Oke’s failure to deliver on key projects. “There’s no legacy project to speak of; in fact, that’s one of my basic fallouts with him,” noted Ayo, a prominent voice in Esa-Oke.

He specifically pointed to “The Nigeria Army Village he facilitated when he was Chairman of the House Committee on Defence at Itegun-Ijesa [which] is still incomplete and currently in ruins”.

Ayo also highlighted a promised “mini stadium in Ijebu Jesa along ESA OKE/ITA-WURE, which remains uncompleted to this day”.

Funmi Adedayo, another resident, expressed dissatisfaction with Oke’s lack of tangible contributions to his hometown’s institution, saying, “Even the OSCOTECH in his town has seen no significant investment from him”.

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She further clarified, “He has not constructed a single block there, except for nine solar panel street lights that were donated in twenty – two years. This is simply not enough”.

Critics also pointed out that “none of Oke’s sponsored bills have turned into law over the past 22 years”.

A local elder lamented, “It’s disheartening to see a man who has held such prominent positions in the floor of the house, Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Chairman of House Committee on Public Procurement, Chairman of House Committee on Public Account, and Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs, yet he has achieved so little for his constituency”.

As calls for change grow louder within the constituency, residents are urging Hon. Oke to reassess his priorities and genuinely focus on the needs of the people he was elected to serve.