By Musa Bakare.
In a political landscape often defined by uncertainty and shifting alliances, one name continues to resonate with sincere loyalty, consistency, and impact: Rt. Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke.
The respected lawmaker, currently representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has emerged as a formidable force, an unwavering beacon of democratic dividends and a pillar of the nation’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Hon. Faleke’s political gravitas is undisputable. Having served multiple terms in the Green Chamber, he has chaired key committees, including Finance and Anti-Corruption, where he brought transparency, oversight, and critical reforms to national governance. By mid‑2023, he sponsored over 50 bills and motions, including a widely acclaimed motion that led to the reduction of JAMB examination fees, an impactful relief for Nigerian students and parents.
His influence extends far beyond the halls of the National Assembly. With deep-rooted grassroots and national visibility, Hon. Faleke has built a reputation as a results-oriented, people-focused, and politically strategic leader.
His track record of performance is tangible:
Large‑scale welfare distributions such as minibuses, tricycles, ambulances, SUVs for traditional rulers and police, sewing/grinding machines, solar lights, and food palliatives for over 5,000 constituents
roads, water systems, school renovations, solar-powered lights, boreholes, and healthcare infrastructure dot his constituency, a testament to his commitment to the people.
What sets Hon. Faleke apart even further is his innovative reward system, which ensures that empowerment reaches genuine constituents, not just political insiders. Beneficiaries are randomly selected using PVCs and residency proof, ensuring fairness and inclusivity.
Hon. Faleke’s empowerment programs have impacted thousands across the country, with distributions of vehicles, farming tools, medical equipment, agricultural inputs, and small business grants. His constituency-wide development efforts include branded buses, road construction, healthcare clinics, and community outreach programs that touch every demographic, youth, women, the elderly, and the vulnerable.
More than just a political development agent, Hon. Faleke is a strategic political asset. His unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his strong alliances across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones make him a trusted bridge-builder in national politics.
Hon. Faleke is a blend of grassroots champion, legislative heavyweight, and seasoned political strategist. It is no surprise that he played a critical role as the Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), helping secure the party’s landslide victory in the historic 2023 presidential election.
In the realm of legislation, he continues to push progressive reforms, from education and procurement processes to fiscal accountability, solidifying his place as a voice of reason and reform in Nigeria’s legislature.
His leadership and influence have not gone unnoticed. Faleke has been honored with multiple recognitions, including:House of Representatives Award of Excellence, Outstanding Leader of the Year (City People and Lagos‑Ikeja Awards), Hero of Democracy Award 2024, Grand-Star Award by the Kogi Community and so on.
Whether for political campaign strategy, or grassroots mobilization, Rt. Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke remains a political gladiator, a man of the people, and a monumental national asset.
In this era of renewed hope, his dedication, delivery, and loyalty continue to shine as an example of what public service should be.
– Musa Asiru Bakare is a member of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG). He writes from Lokoja, Kogi State.
