From Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Iwo State Constituency, Honourable Adesina Rabiu Atanda ,ARA, yesterday debunked an allegation leveled against him by a group from his constituency that he has not done anything towards the betterment and development of his constituents since his inauguration in 2023.
Hon Atanda, while answering questions from our Correspondent in a telephone conversation described the allegation as baseless, null and void.
The Osun State lawmaker said that despite that the lawmakers have not been collecting Constituency allowances, he has been making sure dividends of democracy get to the doorsteps of the constituents from his monthly stipend, just to carry the people along.
According to him, “Contrary to the allegation by the people, our constituency office was sited along D.C School, Olukotun Iwo, where many political issues have been addressed positively.
“They also made mention of Osogbo-Iwo road, I am happy to say that our amiable Governor Ademola Adeleke is fully aware of the present condition of the road while we have also deliberated about it on the floor of the House but I was later informed that the affected road has been awarded to Peculiar Construction Company by the immediate past administration and the said Construction Company has been invited twice .
“Similarly, two offices have been inaugurated and construction work has commenced, and by the grace of God, the two buildings would be ready for official commissioning in the next three months. Also in order to empower the youths in the constituency, Skill Acquisition and Youth Empowerment programmes will soon kick-start.
“And for me to carry school children along in my constituency, I have organised free holiday lessons for the SS1, SS2 and SS3 students as well as free WAEC registration for the best students, among other laudable and developmental programmes for the betterment of all and sundry which are underway.
“All the aforementioned activities are there for them to see. They are all for their use at any point in time. I am not in the Assembly to warm bench or watch others, I am there to represent and defend my constituents, and my representation will continue to contribute to the welfare and betterment of the entire people I represent from Iwo Constituency. I promise you all once again that I will not disappoint you all”.
Hon Atanda, however, sought the unalloyed support of his constituents, saying he cannot do it without them.
