2027: EJIGBO PEOPLE’S VANGUARD OPPOSES BS REELECTION BID IN EDE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

An Osun based political movement, Ejigbo People’s Vanguard has opposed the third term reelection bid of the member, House of Representatives from Ede Federal Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Salam.
This was contained in a statement made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Thursday.
In a statement titled “Rebuttal: Ejigbo has not endorsed a third-term bid” signed by the Director General (DG) of the movement, Adewale Alabi Arogundade, EPV insisted that the ancient town of Ejigbo must produce the next member, House of Representatives from Ede Federal Constituency.
According to the release, “our attention has been drawn to reports in the media where Hon. Bamidele Salam, the member representing Ede Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, alongside Hon. Jimi Asagade, member representing Ejigbo State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, allegedly claimed that stakeholders in Ejigbo Local Government have endorsed Hon. Bamidele Salam for a third-term bid”.
“We wish to state clearly and unequivocally that this claim is false, misleading, and does not reflect the true mood of the people of Ejigbo”.
“Ejigbo is an ancient and politically conscious town, and the people have not at any time endorsed any individual for a third term in the House of Representatives. Any attempt to portray such a position is a deliberate misrepresentation of the collective will of our people”.
“The reality on ground is that Ejigbo people are united and resolute in their demand that it is now the turn of Ejigbo to produce the member representing Ede Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. This aspiration is widely supported by the foremost leaders, stakeholders, and the generality of the people of the town”.
“We therefore warn Hon. Jimi Asagade to desist from making statements or engaging in actions that falsely portray the position of Ejigbo people. No individual has the authority to mortgage the collective interest and aspiration of an entire town.
We also urge Hon. Bamidele Salam to avoid actions capable of creating unnecessary political tension in the constituency through an inordinate third-term ambition. Democracy thrives on fairness, equity, and respect for the wishes of the people”.
“If Hon. Bamidele Salam believes he still enjoys the support of the people for a third term, he should subject his ambition to the democratic process and test his popularity rather than relying on manufactured endorsements”.
“Let it be clearly stated that the people of Ejigbo remain firm, united, and unwavering in their support for Ejigbo to produce the next representative for Ede Federal Constituency.
No amount of political maneuvering or misrepresentation will change this legitimate and widely supported aspiration”.
“Ejigbo has spoken, and the message is clear: Ejigbo lokan”, the statement concluded.













