Hon Ibrahim Olarewaju has resigned as Senior Special Assistant to the president on National Assembly (House of Representatives) to seek a return to the House in the 2027 elections. He previously represented the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II – Ido-Osi/Ilejemeje/Moba between 2019 and 2023. Olarewaju cited persistent appeals from constituents as the primary reason for stepping down from his presidential appointment. He described his role in the presidency as challenging but rewarding, offering exposure to policy processes and high-level interactions between the executive and legislature. Despite the comfort of proximity to power, he emphasized his identity as an Ekiti man first, saying he could not ignore the call to serve his people again.
Olarewaju credited his accessibility and grassroots engagement during his tenure as key to his connection with constituents. He stated that no community among the 32 in his constituency was left without at least one project, such as solar lights or boreholes. A borehole he commissioned four years ago, still functional in the dry season, was cited as evidence of lasting impact. He revealed that he is widely known as "Mr. empowerment" due to consistent support for vocational tools like tailoring machines and generators. Since returning home, he has received multiple requests for similar interventions. His main goal, if re-elected, is to bring federal presence to the rural northern part of Ekiti through institutions, industries, or health facilities to boost economic activity. He expressed confidence in securing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, noting that party leaders prioritize quality representation.
Olarewaju claims his people cannot reach their current representative, yet offers no evidence of failed communication or public complaints to support this. If accessibility is the benchmark, his assertion that all 32 communities received projects contrasts with the absence of data on maintenance or usage beyond one borehole. His self-styled identity as "Mr. empowerment" relies on anecdotal recognition, not verifiable metrics. Nigerians in his constituency may value visibility, but sustained development requires more than machines and goodwill.
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