A seasoned technocrat cum politician, Dr Olayinka Alausa has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II in Lagos State.
Alausa, who is the brother to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made his declaration known at a stakeholders’ meeting at his constituency office in Lagos on Wednesday.
Speaking on his ambition, Alausa said his decision to join the race was driven by supporters within his political group, who believed he could deliver quality representation and tangible development to the area.
The aspirant said if given the mandate and access to public resources, he would expand development projects and ensure greater dividends of democracy for the people of Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II.
He said his record of community service through the Omo Alausa Foundation, including soft loans, empowerment programmes and the construction of public toilets and other initiatives, demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of residents.
“The people wanted me because they believe I can make a huge difference by representing them. They know the kind of work I have done privately in the community,” he said.
Alausa also said young and old including youths and first-time voters in the constituency are demanding a more responsive style of leadership..
Alausa said the constituency need a representative, who would serve all residents equally, regardless of tribe, religion or political affiliation.
“We need someone who understands the pains and yearnings of the people, and who can carry everybody along. Currently, our representative at the house of representatives is a non-indigene.
Alausa said his people want a representative, who understands their yearnings and feel their pains, adding that they need someone that could accommodate both party and non-party members across religious and ethnic divides.
He said the people needed someone that could bring dividends of democracy and policies that would have direct impacts on the constituents without nepotism or tribalism.
Alausa said: ” I offer the kind of representation the people need. I have a bright chance of being the party’s candidate. We have a lot of young people and new voters, who are yearning for greater change.
“Many of them look forward to a better replacement which we are ready to give.”
He urged the people to assess the achievements, competence and leadership records of all aspirants before making their choice, insisting that the constituency deserved better representation.