THE IMPERATIVE OF NOMINATING AND ELECTING HON. BANKOLE-BALOGUN AS THE NEXT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBER FOR AKOKO-EDO: BALANCING JUSTICE WITH TRANSFORMATIVE DEVELOPMENT

By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide JP 

In the annals of Akoko-Edo’s political evolution, few moments carry the weight of destiny as the impending nomination and election of **Hon. Bankole-Balogun** — the immediate past Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service — to represent the federal constituency in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly. This is not merely a contest of ambition; it is a clarion call for justice fused with accelerated development, a strategic convergence of proven competence, unassailable integrity, and an unrelenting commitment to the people’s mandate.

Hon. Bankole-Balogun is no stranger to the rigours of public service or the crucible of electoral contest. Having vied repeatedly for this exalted office, he emerges today not as a newcomer seeking validation, but as a battle-tested statesman whose time has come. Armed with a formidable background in law and a distinguished record of meritorious service under the dynamic administration of **Senator Monday Okpebholo**, he brings to the National Assembly a wealth of legislative insight, fiscal prudence, and developmental acumen that Akoko-Edo desperately requires. As a man of many parts — visionary leader, astute administrator, and passionate human capital developer — he has consistently bridged the gap between policy and grassroots realities, empowering communities, fostering inclusive growth, and restoring faith in governance through tangible results.

His stewardship at the Edo State Internal Revenue Service was nothing short of revolutionary: a masterclass in efficient resource mobilisation that translated into visible infrastructure, enhanced social welfare, and sustainable economic empowerment across the state. That same transformative energy, now channelled toward federal representation, promises to elevate Akoko-Edo from marginalisation to prominence — attracting federal interventions, championing equitable legislation, and ensuring that every constituency project reflects the aspirations of our people.

Comrade Ambassador Victor Monday Olajide, a fervent apostle of justice in Akoko-Edo politics and an indefatigable campaigner for progressive leadership, stands as a beacon of this noble cause. For years, he has toiled relentlessly in the vineyards of equity, demanding that merit, experience, and loyalty to the party’s ideals prevail over mediocrity and parochialism. Today, he sees light at the end of the tunnel. On **Monday, 6th April 2026**, at the Akoko-Edo Local Government Secretariat, Hon. Bankole-Balogun will make his official declaration — a historic moment that signals the dawn of a new era of purposeful representation.

We therefore issue this solemn call to all well-meaning constituents, party faithful, traditional rulers, youth leaders, women groups, and progressive stakeholders across Akoko-Edo: come out en masse! Let your presence thunder a message of unity and resolve. Support this worthy son of the soil — a proven party loyalist, a grassroots mobiliser, and a leader whose pedigree guarantees results. In nominating and electing Hon. Bankole-Balogun, we do not merely choose a representative; we affirm our collective destiny, reclaim our political sovereignty, and secure the dividends of democracy that Akoko-Edo has long been denied.

The time for half-measures is over. The era of visionary, experienced, and people-centred leadership has arrived. Akoko-Edo must rise as one to crown excellence with victory.

Forward with Hon. Bankole-Balogun!

Forward with Justice and Development!  

Akoko-Edo Must Win!