Concerned youths in Egbeda State Constituency have firmly rejected any move to grant incumbent lawmaker, Olasunkanmi Babalola, a third term, citing what they describe as eight years of poor performance and failed representation.
The group, in a statement on Saturday, said its position reflects the mood of many residents who believe the constituency has not witnessed the expected level of progress over the past eight years.
According to them, Egbeda continues to struggle with basic development challenges.
Roads remain in poor condition, public schools are still grappling with neglect, and primary healthcare centres across the area are either under-equipped or no longer functioning as expected.
“These are everyday realities for our people,” one of the youths said, noting that the lack of visible impact has made it difficult to justify another term in office.
They also pointed to what they described as a widening gap between the lawmaker and the people.
”Engagements such as town hall meetings have been limited, leaving many residents without the opportunity to voice their concerns or hold their representative accountable.”
The youths argued that representation should go beyond occupying a political seat, stressing that it must translate into measurable improvements in the lives of constituents.
In their view, the last eight years have been marked more by missed opportunities than meaningful achievements.
On the issue of a possible third term, the group maintained that such a move goes against the principles of fairness and democratic renewal.
They warned that extending one individual’s stay in office for too long could discourage new entrants and limit the flow of fresh ideas needed to drive development.
Egbeda, they said, has no shortage of capable and qualified individuals who are ready to serve and bring new energy into leadership.
Allowing room for others, they added, is essential for building a more inclusive and forward-looking political system.
The group emphasized that its stance is not personal but rooted in the need for accountability, better governance, and equal opportunity.
They called on residents to reflect carefully on the future of the constituency as political activities begin to gather pace ahead of the next elections.
The Egbeda Concerned Youths also called on the state governor, engineer Seyi Makinde, to accept their position on the matter like a father who cares for his children and his people and not standing with one against many other important people.
They appealed to the PDP leaders in the constituency to see to their worries and let a new wine be pured into a new skin for the progress of the constituency
For many of the youths, the message remains clear: after eight years with little to show, Egbeda must embrace change and give new leadership a chance to deliver the progress the people have long awaited.
E-signed
Egbeda Concerned Youths
