As the countdown to the next electoral cycle gathers momentum, philanthropy has suddenly wear a second garb.
In this frenetic pace of political activity, “Philanthropists” cum politicians who have not been seen or heard of overnight remember the plight of the market women, party executives and actors, community leaders, associations etc in an instant flash.
Thus, the wide gulf between politics and magnanimity has been completely eroded.
This trend is now unfortunately, synonymous to our electioneering campaign like a culture.
In Kabba – Bunu/ Ijumu Federal Constituency, the sudden increase in emergency project commissioning and facilitation few months to election cycle is debatable.
Politicians now turn charity into a thinly – veiled form of vote – buying.
The danger of these unwholesome acts is deeper than electoral procedure, first, it distorts the marketplace of ideas. Instead of debating policies, candidate rely on gifts to buy silence and support.
Secondly, it weaponizes poverty. Third, it hollows out good governance. Development projects are no longer designed as sustainable policies but as a seasonal stunts to keep political ambitions alive.
With Victor Femi Olubiyo (VFO), the political story of Kabba-Bunu/ Ijumu Federal Constituency is about to witness monumental impact and sustained development.
Kabba-Bunu/ Ijumu deserves a leader who can win election through ideas, innovations, stewardship, trust and magnanimity – not by exploitation under the banner of compassion.
VFO is a shining example of sheer determination, compassion and exemplary leadership.
Over the years, he has inherent traits of a great philanthropist who has consistently demonstrated a deep respect and commitment to the development and wellbeing of his people.
His selfless efforts have indubitably made a lasting impression on the lives of many, and his legacy serves as an inspiration. In fact, the people are grateful for his contributions, in spite of not yet being an elected figure.
No wonder, from Aiyetoro – Kiri down to Aherin, from Iyamoye down to Okedayo, many are looking forward to seeing the continued positive impact he is about to engender when elected in 2027.
For the umpteenth time, Kabba-Bunu/ Ijumu deserves a quintessential and visionary who has a penchant to lifting the downtrodden and giving hope to those in need.
In 2027, it won’t be the time to whip sentiment. It is going to be the time to take our destiny in our hands. It is our opportunity to elect a leader who thinks of others first. We should not be deceived into believing that a long – serving representative have a better chance of facilitating dividends of democracy than a first timer.
In Kabba – Bunu/ Ijumu Federal Constituency, Victor Femi Olubiyo is our sure bet to making the system work for the greater benefit of humanity.
– Emmanuel Adeniyi writes from Kabba.
