{"id":920,"date":"2026-10-27T02:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=920"},"modified":"2026-10-27T02:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:37:51","slug":"if-not-ojuabere-who-if-not-now-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=920","title":{"rendered":"If Not Ojuabere, Who? If Not Now, When?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A New Vision for Ibadan North-West and South-West<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As the 2027 general elections approach, the conversation about effective representation in Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency is gathering momentum. Among those seeking to shape that conversation is Hon. Adekunle Hafeez Ishola, popularly known as Ojuabere, who is pursuing a seat in the House of Representatives under the National Rescue Movement (NRM).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of his aspiration is a message that resonates with many communities: representation must mean more than occupying a political office; it must create opportunities, amplify the voices of the people and deliver meaningful development.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-851\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676669305-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676669305-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676669305-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676669305-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676669305.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Investing in People, Building the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ojuabere has demonstrated interest in community support, including a back-to-school initiative in September 2026 that targeted 300 pupils across the two local government areas with essential educational materials.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>His proposed seven-point development agenda further highlights youth empowerment, digital skills, education, healthcare, food security, accountable representation and diaspora partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-850\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676712447-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676712447-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791676712447.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>His emphasis on artificial intelligence training, technology skills and entrepreneurship speaks to the need to prepare young people for a changing economy. For residents seeking better opportunities, these are important issues that deserve serious attention and practical solutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Promise of Purposeful Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The true measure of leadership, however, lies not simply in the promises made during a campaign, but in the ability to turn commitments into results. If elected, Ojuabere would have the responsibility to advance the constituency\u2019s interests through effective legislation, oversight, advocacy and sustained engagement with residents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-831\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791190420885-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791190420885-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791190420885.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>His aspiration therefore presents an opportunity for voters to examine his community involvement, evaluate his proposals and decide whether his vision aligns with their expectations for the future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West deserve representation that listens, engages and consistently places the interests of the people at the centre of public service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If Not Ojuabere, Who? If Not Now, When?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-833\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791190220715-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791190220715-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791190220715.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The answer ultimately rests with the people\u2014and with the quality of leadership, ideas and commitment presented before them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>People First. Service Always. Development for All.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Adekunle Hafeez Ishola (Ojuabere) is seeking to represent Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in 2027 under the NRM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A New Vision for Ibadan North-West and South-West &nbsp; As the 2027 general elections approach, the conversation about<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>If Not Ojuabere, Who? 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