A member of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Henry Ajomale, has declared that efforts would be made to unseat Okey-Joe Onuakaluasi, the lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in Lagos State.
The controversy followed criticism trailing a list released by the federal lawmaker showing beneficiaries of his empowerment programme.
Onuakaluasi had sponsored 29 individuals for training programmes in countries including China and South Africa, covering fields such as nursing, cybersecurity and food processing.
However, the initiative generated reactions after the published list allegedly showed that most of the beneficiaries were of Igbo extraction, while only a few were identified as Yoruba.
Reacting during a meeting with constituents, Ajomale expressed dissatisfaction with the distribution of the opportunities, accusing non-indigenes of sidelining natives in the constituency.
Speaking in Yoruba language, the APC chieftain said the party would ensure that the interests of the local population were protected.
“Whatever is required in this Isolo is what we will give, because some people can’t come from a long distance and steal our land from us. Yoruba land is more important to us. If they move irrationally, we will reduce them to size this time around,” he said.
Ajomale also blamed internal disagreements within the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the emergence of the lawmaker.
“We made a mistake before and our boss didn’t lend us countenance. We also had in-fighting. But right now, I don’t see any fight within us,” he stated.
According to him, the APC is now more united and prepared to present what he described as credible candidates in future elections.
“When a Yoruba man was there, we were getting some benefits. But in the case of this man, he took everything to Nnewi. This time around, we want our own child to be there, so we can benefit from what belongs to us,” Ajomale added.
He further insisted that the constituency should be represented by someone who would prioritise the interests of the local community.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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