A Concerned Citizen from Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government writes;

The Importance of Lawmakers' Responsibilities: A Critique of Hon. Femi Popoola's Performance and Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola's Selfish Politics

Lawmakers are elected officials who are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents in government. They are expected to propose, sponsor, and support legislation that will benefit their communities and the state at large. Unfortunately, not all lawmakers live up to these responsibilities. One such lawmaker is Hon. Femi Popoola, the deputy speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, who has failed to sponsor any reasonable bill in the house that could benefit his constituency and the state at large in his two terms as the Honourable representing Boluwaduro/Boripe State Constituency.

As an elected representative, Hon. Femi Popoola has a responsibility to serve his constituents and work towards the development of the state. However, his lack of initiative and inability to sponsor any significant bill in the house is disappointing and disheartening. It is even more concerning that he has been in office for two terms and has nothing tangible to show for it.

It is quite disheartening that Hon. Femi Popoola has not sponsored any reasonable bill that would impact positively his constituency and the state. As a representative of the people, it is his duty to identify the needs of his people and sponsor bills that would address these needs. His failure to do this indicates that he has not been proactive in his duties and has not been responsive to the yearnings of his constituents.

However, what is more concerning is the remark made by the former governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, in support of Hon. Femi Popoola's re-election bid. According to him, he is supporting Hon. Femi Popoola because he wants Iragbiji to take over after him, and not because of his performance or competence as a lawmaker. This statement shows that Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has prioritized his personal interests over the interest of the people he was elected to serve.

It is unacceptable for a leader to support a bad representative just because of personal interests. The election is meant to elect competent leaders who would represent the people and work for their welfare. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola's reason for supporting Hon. Femi Popoola is not only selfish but also an insult to the people of the Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency.

The people of the Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency should stand against bad leadership and show their disappointment by voting out Hon. Femi Popoola of the APC and vote for Yomi Aina of the PDP. It is high time the people took their destiny into their hands and voted for a leader who has their interests at heart. Governor Adeleke is determined to give the people of Osun dividends of democracy, and the people of Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency deserve to benefit from this.

In conclusion, lawmakers have a crucial role to play in promoting good governance and providing effective representation for their constituents. Hon. Femi Popoola has failed in this regard, and the people of Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency deserve better. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola's remark about re-electing a bad representative due to his personal interest is unacceptable, and the people should vote for competent leaders who have their interests at heart.

The people of Osun State deserve competent and effective representation, and it is the responsibility of the lawmakers to provide it. The selfish interest of some lawmakers should not be allowed to frustrate the good governance that the people are already benefiting from the PDP-led administration under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke.