Tinubu’s ally, Senator Akanbi, seeks return to Senate

Senator Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi, has declared his intention to return to the Nigerian Senate to represent Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akanbi, an ally of the APC Presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice-Chairman of the South-West Agenda (SWAGA) represented the district from 2015 to […]

Senator Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi, has declared his intention to return to the Nigerian Senate to represent Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Akanbi, an ally of the APC Presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice-Chairman of the South-West Agenda (SWAGA) represented the district from 2015 to 2019.

In a statement made available to our correspondent, the former lawmaker said he was returning to the Senate to ensure “continuity and expansion of an already established track-record of performance.”

According to him, he was motivated by thousands of his supporters and political associates who have been encouraging him to throw his hat into the ring.

Senator Akanbi noted that he considers the call on him to be a show of love but also proof that the people of Ibadan, Ido, Ibarapa and all local governments in Oyo South have made development their priority.

He said: “It gives me great joy and a sense of fulfillment that although I left the Senate in May 2019, the Almighty has helped me to sustain all my commitment to the development of Oyo South and the welfare of the good people of Ibadan, Ido, Ibarapa and all its towns and villages.

“Staying consistent with my belief that infrastructural development is a major driver of economic growth, my contribution to the Ibadan-Lagos railway project has been well documented and cannot be overemphasized. So are my efforts towards the revitalization of the Ibadan Airport. Today, both projects remain among the best things happening to the economy of Oyo state.”