Lagelu, Oyo State.
Recent insinuations circulating in certain quarters, widely interpreted as an indirect attempt to question the quality of representation by Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), Member representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, have been firmly debunked by verifiable projects and testimonies across the constituency.
Contrary to the narrative suggesting inadequate engagement or last-minute interventions, Hon. AKT’s tenure has been marked by structured empowerment programs, community infrastructure, institutional presence, and facilitation of employment opportunities that have steadily improved livelihoods across Lagelu Local Government.
However, facts on ground across Lagelu Local Government unmistakably contradict the insinuations contained in the said release. Far from any last-minute gestures, Hon. AKT’s representation has been marked by deliberate planning, sustained empowerment, and legacy infrastructure projects that have continued to uplift communities and strengthen grassroots governance.
Strategic Empowerment with Measurable Impact
In January 2024, Hon. AKT formally launched the AKT Strategy Support Program (AKT-SSP)—a structured empowerment initiative designed to enhance economic self-reliance among constituents. The program saw the distribution of modern vocational and trade tools including sewing machines, hair dryers (hand and standing), barbing clippers, gas cylinders, farm sprayers, pepper grinders, and other livelihood equipment to beneficiaries across Lagelu.
This intervention has since translated into expanded small businesses, improved household income, and strengthened local enterprise capacity.
Rural Electrification and Community Safety
Recognizing the importance of lighting for security and commerce, Hon. AKT executed the Agboon Market Light-Up Project and facilitated the distribution of solar streetlights to several communities under Lagelu Constituency. These installations have significantly enhanced night-time trading, reduced insecurity, and improved community mobility—clear evidence of people-centered governance rather than episodic charity.
Security Infrastructure: Amotekun Operational Base
Demonstrating foresight in community safety, Hon. AKT is currently delivering a purpose-built Amotekun Corps operational facility serving the Monatan–7Up axis and adjoining communities. The project, now nearing completion and awaiting commissioning, will strengthen grassroots security architecture and rapid response capacity across the constituency.
Inclusive Governance Through Legislative Aides
Since July 2025, Hon. AKT has consistently sustained monthly remuneration for 33 legislative aides drawn equitably from Lagelu’s political zones. Beyond political inclusion, this initiative has provided stable income to families and ensured effective constituency outreach, feedback, and service delivery—an uncommon model of participatory representation in the state legislature.
Institutional Legacy: Permanent Constituency Office
In a landmark move that redefined accessibility in representation, Hon. AKT established a permanent Constituency Office for Lagelu—the first of its kind by any serving member of the Oyo State House of Assembly. The office has become a functional hub for citizen engagement, policy interface, and administrative coordination, institutionalizing representation beyond individual tenure.
Market Infrastructure and Local Economy Boost
Economic infrastructure remains a core pillar of AKT’s agenda. The ongoing modern market and lock-up shops project at Offa, Ward 10, now approaching commissioning stage, will expand commercial space, stimulate local trade, and support micro-entrepreneurs—particularly women and youth engaged in retail and agro-processing value chains.
Employment Facilitation and Human Capital Support
Complementing physical projects, Hon. AKT has facilitated employment opportunities for numerous indigent constituents in both public and private sectors, directly improving livelihoods and social mobility across Lagelu. These placements reflect sustained advocacy and institutional engagement rather than ad-hoc intervention.
Constituents Affirm: Performance Over Propaganda
Community leaders and beneficiaries across Lagelu have described the attempt to question Hon. AKT’s record as “misleading and disconnected from reality,” noting that his projects are visible, ongoing, and widely acknowledged.
Observers emphasize that AKT’s representation has been characterized by continuity, structure, and measurable outcomes—not episodic gestures. From empowerment and security infrastructure to institutional representation and economic development, his tenure has steadily expanded opportunities and improved living conditions across the constituency.
Conclusion
The developmental footprint of Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT) across Lagelu State Constituency stands as a compelling counter-narrative to any suggestion of last-minute benevolence. His track record reflects foresight, consistency, and people-focused governance—hallmarks of effective legislative representation.
As Lagelu communities continue to benefit from these initiatives, constituents reaffirm that true performance is measured not by rhetoric, but by lasting impact on lives and livelihoods.
— Hon. Femi Kenfab
