…Donates ₦5m to mosque

The Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has urged eligible residents of Oyo State to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively in the 2027 general election.

Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, made the appeal after observing the Jumat prayer at the Ahmadiyya Mosque, Apata, Ibadan, where he met with Islamic clerics, community leaders and worshippers as part of his ongoing grassroots consultations across Oyo South Senatorial District.

He described the ballot as the most effective instrument for determining the quality of leadership and the future of communities, urging citizens not to abdicate their civic responsibility.

“The future of our communities lies in our participation. I encourage everyone who is eligible to register, collect your Permanent Voter Card and exercise your constitutional right to vote. Every vote matters in determining the quality of leadership we desire,” he said.

According to a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, the visit formed part of the lawmaker’s sustained engagement with traditional institutions, religious organisations and community stakeholders ahead of the 2027 polls.

Olajide stressed that sustainable development could only be achieved when citizens actively participate in the democratic process, urging youths in particular to register, collect their PVCs and remain peaceful before, during and after the elections.

The two-term federal lawmaker also restated his commitment to inclusive representation, saying his senatorial ambition was driven by a desire to expand the developmental projects and constituency interventions he had facilitated in the House of Representatives.

He identified youth empowerment, education, healthcare, security, infrastructure development and community development as key priorities he would pursue if elected to the Senate.

In a demonstration of support for faith-based institutions, Olajide announced a donation of ₦5 million towards the development of the Ahmadiyya Mosque, Apata.

He described the donation as part of his commitment to supporting religious organisations that promote peace, moral values, unity and community development.

“Places of worship play significant roles in promoting peaceful coexistence. Supporting them is an investment in our future and in the moral fabric of society,” he added.