2027 KABBA/BUNU/IJUMU: POLITICS OF SENTIMENT VS. VALUE-DRIVEN SUPPORT
As someone who values relationships and transparency, I’m often asked about my stance on the 2027 House of Representatives election. I want to inform the general public that Rt. Hon. Mathew Kolawole Olushola is not only my mentor and boss but also a father figure to me. My relationship with him has transcended politics, and I owe him my loyalty. I’m committed to standing by him in his future endeavors.
Some people have questioned my decision to support someone from Kabba-Bunu over a fellow Ijumu brother. However, politics is a game of interest, and I don’t play politics based on sentiment. The argument that Kabba-Bunu has held the seat for 12 consecutive years is not convincing, as Ijumu traded the House of Representatives seat for a Senate seat, which we held for 16 uninterrupted years.
For those who care to know, Kabba-Bunu and Ijumu have had an equal number of years of representation in the lower chamber. Below is the list of past and present representatives.
Ijumu LG:
– 1979-1983: Hon. Dele (Gbede Axis)
– 1999-2003: Hon. Abiodun Ojo ( ijumu oke)
– 2007-2011: Hon. Melaye (Gbede Axis)
– 2023- till date : Hon. Idris (Gbede Axis)
Kabba-Bunu LG:
– 2003-2007: Hon. Duro Bunuland
– 2007-2023: Hon. T.J. Yusuf
Given these facts, I believe Rt. Hon. Mathew Kolawole Olushola is the best fit for the position. My support is based on his merit and leadership qualities, not sentiment or zoning. In politics, interests matter, and I’m committed to transparency and equity.
Benjamin Atitebi
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