Lagos Lawmaker, Rotimi Olowo Declares
for Third Term
Says; 'Shomolu Will Soon Become Urban Area'
The acceptance and support of the people of Shomolu Constituency 1 for Hon. Rotimi Emmanuel Olowo was obvious as he declared to serve them for a third term in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Making the declaration at the premises of Shomolu Local Government Secretariat recently, Olowo said that he has done well for the people, which, according to him, was the reason they wanted him back in the assembly.
The lawmaker revealed that nobody has done what he did for the people of the area since we started the new democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
"I have brought a lot of development to Shomolu Area, which is why my people want me back in the House. I have done well in the areas of experience, representation and contribution on the floor of the House," he said.
On what he would do differently, when he gets to the Assembly for the third term, Olowo who was serenaded by several residents of the area, stated that he has resolved to carry the people along in all his endeavours.
He added that he hardly goes to hotels or big restaurants to eat, but that he eats at local joints aka 'buka' and that he would work with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), especially Public Works Corporation and the Ministry of the Environment to bring further development to Shomolu Area.
"I have facilitated nothing less than 11 road projects to Shomolu in just about three years and some might still come before the end of this tenure. I have spoken with the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure that Shomolu is lagging behind on development and that we are still a semi-urban area. I have just sent a list of roads that should be rehabilitated in the area to him," he said.
Olowo assured the people that his chances in the primaries elections are bright as he insisted that he is tested and trusted, adding that this does not mean that other contestants are not good, 'but they cannot wear the shoes I am wearing. I go out of my way to use my own money to take care of the constituents. I am sure many of them are interested in the office because they think there is much money in the House because of the way I spend money, but they will be disappointed if they get to the House,' he added.
Hon. Olowo declared that he has not finished what he is doing in the area, adding that his chances are over 95% in the primaries, and that he has the party leaders on his side.
He said further that his popularity transcends the party, APC saying 'I am the symbol of APC in Shomolu.'
Olowo, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, boasted that if the APC polls 23,000 votes in the area in Shomolu area in the 2015 elections, the PDP would poll 1,000 votes all because of him, and that his name is being mentioned in all corners of the area.
According to him, 'I appreciate all those who are coming out to contest against me at the primaries, they want recognition, they would have to work with me for the victory of the party at the polls. Some of them are not even registered with the party, they don't have the identification cards of the party.'
On the much vaunted stomach infrastructure that found its way into our political lexicon during the Governorship elections in Ekiti State, Hon. Olowo said that his own idea of the new political phrase is to empower the people.
"It is not basically, when you give them money, but when you do things that would make them financially independent. Three months ago, we facilitated loans of about N3 Million for 81 people in the area. It is interest free and they would pay only 10% monthly. It would not be difficult for them to pay back. We have also facilitated loans for another set of people now," he said.
The lawmaker stressed that he left his work as a divisional manager with Oando Petroleum in 2006 to join politics, and that he is unbeatable in Shomolu area, adding that what he is doing for the people is a tip of the iceberg, and that he would soon turn it to a foundation that would be available for the people until he dies.
Says; 'Shomolu Will Soon Become Urban Area'
The acceptance and support of the people of Shomolu Constituency 1 for Hon. Rotimi Emmanuel Olowo was obvious as he declared to serve them for a third term in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Making the declaration at the premises of Shomolu Local Government Secretariat recently, Olowo said that he has done well for the people, which, according to him, was the reason they wanted him back in the assembly.
The lawmaker revealed that nobody has done what he did for the people of the area since we started the new democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
"I have brought a lot of development to Shomolu Area, which is why my people want me back in the House. I have done well in the areas of experience, representation and contribution on the floor of the House," he said.
On what he would do differently, when he gets to the Assembly for the third term, Olowo who was serenaded by several residents of the area, stated that he has resolved to carry the people along in all his endeavours.
He added that he hardly goes to hotels or big restaurants to eat, but that he eats at local joints aka 'buka' and that he would work with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), especially Public Works Corporation and the Ministry of the Environment to bring further development to Shomolu Area.
"I have facilitated nothing less than 11 road projects to Shomolu in just about three years and some might still come before the end of this tenure. I have spoken with the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure that Shomolu is lagging behind on development and that we are still a semi-urban area. I have just sent a list of roads that should be rehabilitated in the area to him," he said.
Olowo assured the people that his chances in the primaries elections are bright as he insisted that he is tested and trusted, adding that this does not mean that other contestants are not good, 'but they cannot wear the shoes I am wearing. I go out of my way to use my own money to take care of the constituents. I am sure many of them are interested in the office because they think there is much money in the House because of the way I spend money, but they will be disappointed if they get to the House,' he added.
Hon. Olowo declared that he has not finished what he is doing in the area, adding that his chances are over 95% in the primaries, and that he has the party leaders on his side.
He said further that his popularity transcends the party, APC saying 'I am the symbol of APC in Shomolu.'
Olowo, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, boasted that if the APC polls 23,000 votes in the area in Shomolu area in the 2015 elections, the PDP would poll 1,000 votes all because of him, and that his name is being mentioned in all corners of the area.
According to him, 'I appreciate all those who are coming out to contest against me at the primaries, they want recognition, they would have to work with me for the victory of the party at the polls. Some of them are not even registered with the party, they don't have the identification cards of the party.'
On the much vaunted stomach infrastructure that found its way into our political lexicon during the Governorship elections in Ekiti State, Hon. Olowo said that his own idea of the new political phrase is to empower the people.
"It is not basically, when you give them money, but when you do things that would make them financially independent. Three months ago, we facilitated loans of about N3 Million for 81 people in the area. It is interest free and they would pay only 10% monthly. It would not be difficult for them to pay back. We have also facilitated loans for another set of people now," he said.
The lawmaker stressed that he left his work as a divisional manager with Oando Petroleum in 2006 to join politics, and that he is unbeatable in Shomolu area, adding that what he is doing for the people is a tip of the iceberg, and that he would soon turn it to a foundation that would be available for the people until he dies.
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