Rafiu Ajakaye, spokesperson to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency in Kwara State.

The announcement was made on Monday in a Yoruba-language video shared on his social media platforms, where he called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support his aspiration ahead of the party’s primary elections.

Ajakaye said his decision followed what he described as extensive consultations with party stakeholders, elders and opinion leaders across the constituency.

 “I greet all our fathers and mothers. I also greet all the elders and leaders of the APC, especially in Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency,” he said in the video

“I am Rafiu Ajakaye, PhD. I am aspiring to be a member of the House of Representatives in the National Assembly, Abuja, under the banner of the APC.

“After several meetings and consultations with the elders and leaders of Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, I am elated to share with the general public that I shall be contesting in the upcoming APC primary elections as a member of the House of Representatives for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun.

“Findings by scholars and my personal experience have shown that a state government will achieve a lot more and deliver more dividends of democracy to the greatest number of its people with the support and partnership of quality and credible lawmakers. I will be a partner for public good and work closely with all stakeholders, including the state government, to align resources with the needs of the public.

“I am assuring you that I will be an honest, responsible, and competent representative who will push your interests and ensure that our communities become the epicentre of growth and development.”

He concluded by urging party leaders and members to rally behind his candidacy to achieve what he termed “sustainable growth and development” for the constituency.

“I urge all the leaders and members of our party to work with me for sustainable growth and development of Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency.”

Ismail Tijani Kayode currently represents the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He has served as the constituency’s representative since 2019.