Osun Lawmaker Debunks Allegations of Inaction, Highlights Development Efforts in Iwo Constituency
Osun Lawmaker Debunks Allegations of Inaction, Highlights Development Efforts in Iwo Constituency
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Iwo State Constituency, Honourable Adesina Rabiu Atanda (ARA) on Monday debunked an allegations leveled against him by a group from his constituency that he has not done anything towards the betterment and development of his constituents since his inauguration in 2023.
Hon Atanda while answering questions from our Correspondent while having a telephone chart described the allegations as baseless, null and void.
The Osun State Legislature said, despite that they have not been collecting Constituency Allowance, he had been making sure dividends of democracy get to the door steps of the constituents from his monthly stipend just to carry the people along no matter how small or big.
According to Hon Atanda, “contrary to the allegations by the people, our constituency office was sited along D.C School, Olukotun Iwo, where many political issues have been addressed positively.
“They also made mentioned of Osogbo-Iwo road, am happy to say that our amiable Governor Ademola Adeleke is fully aware of the present condition of the road while we have also deliberated about it on the floor of the House but later informed that the affected road has been awarded to Peculiar Construction Company by the immediate past administration and the said Construction Company has been invited about two consecutive times.
“Similarly, two offices have been inaugurated and construction work has commenced immediately and by the grace of God, the two buildings would be ready for official commissioning in the next three months. Also in order to empower the youths in the constituency, Skill Acquisition and Youth Empowerment programme will soon kick start.
“And for me to carry school children along in my Constituency, I have organized free holiday lessons which has commenced fully yesterday Monday for the SS1, SS2 and SS3’s students as well as free WAEC registration for the best students among other laudable and developmental programmes for the betterment of all and sundry which are underway.
“All the mentioned activities above were there for them to see as they are not an hidden things, all are for their use at any point in time. I am not in the Assembly to warm bench or watching others, I am there to represent and defend my constituents positively and my representation will continue to contribute to the welfare and betterment of the entire people I represent from Iwo Constituency and I promise you all once again that I will not dissapoint you all” he said.
Hon Atanda however, sought for the unalloyed support of his constituents saying he cannot do it alone without them.
