The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Adewole Adebayo, at the weekend, urged the political class to prioritise the welfare of the underprivileged in the society.

Adebayo, who expressed concerns over the neglect of the less privileged by affluent individuals, stressed the need to rectify the imbalance to bridge the gap.

The legal practitioner, stated these during the second anniversary of Dorian Home, a 750-capacity orphanage located in Akure, Ondo State.
Adebayo, who commended the founder of Dorian Home, Dr. Tolulola Bayode, for her vision and intervention for the poor, described it as a clarion call for politicians to refocus their attention on the well-being of the underprivileged in the society.

The SDP chieftain, who donated to the orphanage, said any politician who wants to govern must visit the orphanage to learn.On his part, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim said efforts must be geared towards serving humanity, stressing that all Nigerians must embrace what Bayode is doing for humanity through her charity endeavour.

Meanwhile, Bayode, who said she had redefined the concept of providing charity in the country, stated: “I found out that most orphanages in the country were not run properly. I told God that I would build a home that the rejected could call home.

“When I set out, I wanted to serve humanity. I decided to serve humanity because everything in life is vanity, and I promised to redefine what charity is all about. I built this 750-capacity home with my funds. After two years, I am still running the house without hiccups. Some people have the mind to run charities, but without the grace of God, it cannot be achieved. We are building children who will be future presidents that the country can be proud of.

“They are children from the gutter, but we have built them up. We have trained them. Whatever you think you can use to support them. I donated this home to support the community. I built this place from my purse.”