**The Forgotten Constituency: Why Apapa Deserves Better Representation** In the heart of Lagos, where the bustling ports and affluent neighborhoods meet the underserved communities, lies a constituency crying out for attention. Apapa Federal Constituency, home to the nation's cargo hub and a melting pot of cultures, has been relegated to the background by its representative, Hon. Adedayo Samuel Adesola. As he champions projects in his hometown of Kwara State, the people of Apapa are left to wonder: where is their representative? In a democratic society, the primary duty of a legislator is to serve the interests of their constituents. However, in Apapa, this fundamental principle seems to have been lost in translation. Despite the constituency's pressing healthcare, environmental, and infrastructural challenges, its representative appears more focused on securing projects in Kwara State. A recent bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State, has left many in Apapa feeling disillusioned and neglected. As the nation grapples with healthcare challenges, Apapa's residents are not insulated from the problems. The area's primary and secondary health facilities are overstretched, and the population density puts a strain on the already limited resources. Meanwhile, their representative is advocating for a new FMC in a different state. Is it not time for Hon. Adesola to redirect his focus towards the needs of his constituents? The consequences of this neglect are far-reaching. Voter apathy persists in Lagos, and particularly in Apapa, where constituents feel their mandate is being overlooked. The people of Apapa deserve better representation, and it is time for their representative to answer to them. As Sir Edmund Burke once said, "It ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents." The people of Apapa are waiting for their representative to rediscover this fundamental truth. Apapa Federal Constituency is not a forgotten child in Nigeria's democratic landscape. It is time for their representative to take responsibility and prioritize the needs of his constituents. The people of Apapa deserve better, and it is high time their voice is heard.