..Promise to continue from where late hon. Ekene stopped
By Lola Seriki- Idahosa, Kaduna
Tracereporters –The platform of Labour Party (LP) is important because of the progressive nature of our struggle. When Honorable Ekene Adams pass on, people thought that he may not have a good replacement but today Chikun/Kajuru people can see that A philanthropist Honorable Olakunle Oluwafemi Akinsoyinu who is not different from late Hon. Ekene’s ideology, remains the best to represent the good people of his constituency in terms of performance in the federal House of Representative.
By this, we can see that hon. Olafemi O.A is a man of foresight, a man of focus, a rear gem in the field of politics, replicating the feats of Ekene in terms of leadership, putting smile in the faces of his people.
The Philanthropist, who is well read and versatile in the public sector, an economist, a marketer, a fellow of ICAN and a politician is preparing to contest for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives under the platform of Labour Party (LP).
As candidates take to the political turf for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency By-Election, it is intriguing to contemplate how they would approach the electorate to earn their votes, against the backdrop of the state electioneering history in this regard and the current resolve for credible polls.
No doubt some of the politicians would resort to the time-worn approach of distributing food or outright cash for vote. But for Olakunle the Labour Party Aspirant for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency seat, individual attendance and personal pedigree count.
He made his way up in life through hard work rewarded by the grace of God. Growing up, he started his education in St.Anna’s nursery and Primary School and secondary at LA Barnawa kaduna, before proceeding to his higher Institution, his presently doing his master degree program in Nasarawa State University. Today, he is a Marketing Chartered Economist, a Philanthropist and a politicians.
Olafemi’s interest for the less privileged is legendary. This is probably due to his background and simplistic view of life. He has a lot of love for his neighbours, widows, less privileged and has always preached love.
As to why his heart is always tuned to giving, Olafemi says he believes that givers never lack, even as he has already started empowering the less privileges as he already has structure of empowering scheme to assist the people in his little way, he recently empowered about 100 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in kajuru local government area in his constituency.
He said his people face a lot of numerous challenges, thereby providing a life time to entrepreneur who are struggling to stay afloat.
His contributions in the last 25 years have endeared him to his constituency as his constituency stakeholders are ready to support him.
He has equally been involved in sporting activities as he has sponsored some sporting activities in the state.
He has also awarded scholarships to indigent students and pay school fees to children of the underprivileged. He assist the orphans, widows and vulnerable persons.
In an interview with Trace reporters, he said what “No Shaking” refused to achieved in twenty years, Ekene achieved it in a short while.
He said Chikun/Kajuru Constituency needs Ekene like minded personality who so far have offered 100 SMEs to burst their little businesses.
According to him, I recently visited the palace of Narayi community and fixed the spoiled public water bolehole at the chief’s palace.
He said he has also rollout skills acquisition programme to all interested individuals across all gender.
Olakunle said his the best alternative solution to represent chikun/kajuru federal constituency if elected.
He is a firm believer in the servant-leadership style and his views on education are quite strong. For this, he has continued to also build on his education.
Olakunle identifies with the youths, widow. To him, it is only when they are catered for that we can have a safe environment.
Olakunle has built on the philosophy of late Ekene as he said he will build on ex-lawmaker legacies.
Chikun/Kajuru people are indeed grateful to have a man like Olakunke O.A contesting in the forth coming by-election, He is the political icon of our time; patient, innovative and tactical. Olakunle is likeable, his married with children. For his tenacity of purpose, his followers have every reason to queue behind him.
