The member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Honourable Oluwafemi Bamisile, has expressed gratitude to his constituents, particularly members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for giving him the mandate to seek a third term in the National Assembly through the party’s primary election.
Bamisile, who emerged victorious in the recently conducted APC House of Representatives primary, described the support from party delegates and constituents as a demonstration of confidence in his leadership and representation over the years.
Addressing newsmen in Ado Ekiti, attributed the success at the poll to the steadfast commitment to progressive politics and democratic participation.
He assured the people that he would continue to justify the confidence reposed in him by providing quality representation and attracting more development projects to the constituency.
The federal lawmaker also pledged to combine his academic background with legislative duties in order to deepen policy formulation and lawmaking at the National Assembly.
According to him, intellectual capacity and sound education remain vital tools for effective governance and impactful representation.
Bamisile, who holds a doctorate degree in peace and security, said his experience in both academics and politics would further position him to contribute meaningfully to national discourse and legislative reforms.
He stressed the need for lawmakers to focus on research-based legislation capable of addressing the country’s socio-economic and security challenges.
The APC chieftain also raised concerns over the growing security threats affecting communities around his constituency, noting that Ekiti South Federal Constituency II shares boundaries with parts of Kogi State and Ondo State where criminal activities have become rampant in recent times.
He said tackling insecurity in border communities would remain one of his major priorities if re-elected for another term.
Bamisile pledged to work closely with security agencies, traditional rulers and relevant stakeholders to strengthen local security architecture and ensure the protection of lives and property.
The lawmaker further commended the APC for adopting the direct primary mode, describing it as the most credible and democratic process for selecting candidates.
According to him, direct primaries give ordinary party members the opportunity to participate actively in the electoral process and enhance internal democracy within political parties.
He maintained that the system would promote fairness, transparency and wider participation in Nigeria’s democratic process if properly implemented across the country.
Bamisile reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of the APC and promised to continue championing policies that would improve the welfare of his constituents and Nigerians at large.
