By Seyi Odewale
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate for the House of Representatives in Alimosho Federal Constituency, Dr Ifeoluwa Wole-Osho, has criticised what he described as years of inadequate representation and governance deficits in Nigeria’s largest federal constituency, unveiling a seven-point reform agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.
Presenting his “IWO Agenda”, Wole-Osho argued that despite Alimosho’s strategic political and electoral importance in Lagos State, residents continue to grapple with poor infrastructure, waste management challenges, traffic congestion, insecurity and inadequate educational facilities.
“Alimosho is one of the largest and most vibrant communities in Lagos, yet too many residents face visible neglect every day,” the PRP candidate said in the campaign document.
According to him, “Refuse builds up on roads and in drainage channels; traffic pressure slows movement and business; many public schools need stronger support; and access to modern digital learning and public infrastructure remains uneven.”
The aspirant particularly questioned the quality of representation the constituency enjoys, citing disparities in legislative representation compared with other Lagos federal constituencies.
“One of the largest constituencies should not have one of the weakest voices,” he stated, noting that Alimosho, with 1,545 polling units, currently has one representative in the House of Representatives, while Mushin and Surulere, with fewer polling units, have two representatives each.
Wole-Osho further pledged to prioritise transparency and accountability in constituency projects if elected, promising regular disclosures on project allocations, contractors and implementation timelines.
“Public money must be public knowledge,” he declared.
The PRP candidate also promised to advocate for stronger community policing initiatives, improved street lighting, support for public schools and digital learning facilities, as well as programmes targeted at small businesses and market operators.
On sanitation, he argued that the challenge facing Alimosho goes beyond occasional environmental exercises.
“This is not about one-day clean-ups. It is about fixing collection gaps, truck access, waste points and accountability,” he said.
Wole-Osho’s intervention comes as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, with opposition parties seeking to challenge the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos politics.
