Aspirant for the fast approaching Akure South North Federal Constituency Bye-Election, Babatunde Faro has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that a new dynamism is introduced to representation in the Federal Constituency if given the mandate by the party and the people.
Babatunde Faro is a key member of the People’s Democratic Party from ward 10 who believes in he values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism and Openess. In a interview with newsmen in Akure, the Ondo State Capital on the 8th of November,2021 he stated that this is a critical time for the people of Akure North/ South Federal Constituency because it needs dynamism in terms of representation. According to him, the late Hon. Adedayo Omolafe has left a void which must be adequately filled by an individual who is well prepared to take on the challenges, harnessing all his resources for the overall good of the people.
While paying tribute to the late Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, he stated that the late lawmaker served his people well and the people loved him for this in return.
Babatunde Faro explained that the realities of today’s politics has shown that the many do not understand what an objective representation is all about and that he brings a new and different representation to the people, in his words, ” Our people need an ideal representative who is also the Chief Marketer, Chief Negotiator, Chief Advocate and even if possible, the Chief Beggar for his people. I am going there because I want to take the course of our People”.
He cited examples of various federal roads in the Federal Constituency which has been awarded the by National Assembly but funds has not been provided for over the years, according to him, these realities drive home the fact that the people need a lawmaker who will advocate and fight for the interest of the people at the national level.
” We need to start looking at the big picture,in terms of infrastructure, our people deserves more, I am seeking the mandate of the people because I want to be the voice of the people, giving them the much needed representation that is required at this critical time.” He added.
Babatunde Faro also stated that if given the opportunity, he will ensure that he decentralizes responsibility by empowering all the wards/LGA Excos via monthly imprest to solve party Secretariat issues and intervene in members welfare; will complete all pending programs and projects of the late Hon. Adedayo Omolafe; Publish openly every month all money received and expenditure to every Constituent of Akure to the last kobo.
Also he added that he will aggressively lobby for projects, employment opportunities, empowerment training for Akure Indigenes and residents; the renovation of all ward offices, LGA offices of the PDP to make them very modern and comfortable within 90 days of swearing in and the extension of financial support to the widow and family of the late Hon. Adedayo Omolafe.
He also reiterated the need for the electorate to give him the mandate because he is well prepared, ready to do the job and that because he knows his onions.
Also, He also added that given the short time frame for the tenure of the next representative in the Federal Constituency, the people cannot afford to have a man who is not well prepared for the task, according to him,” the reality that we do not really have much time on our hands sends a signal that we must have a lawmaker who is ready to get things started in his very first day in office”
“The 2022 budget appropriation is going on at the National Assembly, we do not have someone representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency at this time, they will pass the budget maybe by December and we do not have somebody there to advocate our course”
He promised financial transparency, ideal representation which will make him accessible to the people and the platform to give people a sense of belonging.
While addressing the Party Chances at the polls, he explained that the PDP has a very good chance to wining because Akure South North Federal Constituency is a strong hold of the PDP as records has shown that the party won with very good figures in recent elections in the state.
He also added that he has met four out of the contestant who he believes are capable and are far experienced, however he believes that he brings a new dynamism to the table one which he hopes to harness to facilitate even growth and development to the federal Constituency.
Babatunde Faro also enjoined the youths in Ondo State and Nigeria at large to be fully involved in politics as power is not served freely.