What Has KÁFÚRÚGBÌN Got to Offer the Constituents of Kajola State Constituency?
It is no longer news that Hon. Kayode Kasali Afolabi, popularly known as KÁFÚRÚGBÌN, has declared his aspiration to contest for a seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His ambition has been boldly projected across Kajola Local Government and beyond through well-designed graphics, billboards, and coordinated publicity efforts.
Clearly, he is not hiding his intention. He is prepared to run.
However, beyond the visible enthusiasm and promotional campaigns, a fundamental question persists: what exactly does KÁFÚRÚGBÌN have to offer the people of Kajola State Constituency?.
In modern democratic governance, aspiration alone is not qualification. Visibility is not viability. Public office, particularly a legislative seat, demands more than popularity or financial capacity to mount billboards.
It requires competence, legislative understanding, intellectual depth, grassroots’ connection, and a demonstrable grasp of the socio-economic realities of the people that one seeks to represent.
Hon. Kayode Kasali Afolabi is known to be an indigene of Òkèho, the headquarters of Kajola Local Government. By identity and origin, he belongs to the soil. Yet, being an indigene is only a starting point — not the ultimate credential. Representation in the State House of Assembly is neither ceremonial nor symbolic. It is a serious constitutional responsibility that demands preparedness, clarity of vision, and policy direction.
The people are confronted with infrastructural gaps, youth unemployment, agricultural challenges, educational needs, healthcare deficiencies, and economic stagnation in some quarters. The constituency requires a representative who not only understands these realities but has a structured roadmap to address them through legislative advocacy, strategic lobbying, and constructive engagement within the House.
Legislation is not a toy business. It is not a platform for experimentation or learning on the job. It is a serious arena where ideas are debated, motions are defended, bills are sponsored, and interests are negotiated.
The people of Kajola cannot afford representation by anyone who lacks mastery of parliamentary procedures, persuasive oratory skills, and the ability to build alliances with colleagues for the benefit of the constituency.
Effective representation goes beyond occupying a seat. It involves speaking when it matters, sponsoring bills that directly respond to the needs of constituents, moving motions that attract development, and influencing budgetary allocations toward priority areas. It demands someone who understands when to push, when to negotiate, and when to collaborate.
The question, therefore, is not whether KÁFÚRÚGBÌN is a gentle or respectable individual. The issue is whether he has clearly articulated his legislative agenda. Has he presented a blueprint detailing how he intends to tackle unemployment among Kajola youths? What policies does he propose to strengthen agricultural productivity in the area? How does he plan to improve access to education and healthcare services?.
The era when political ambition thrived on name recognition alone is long gone. Today’s electorate is more informed and increasingly demanding. The constituents of Kajola State Constituency deserve transparency, accountability, and vision. They deserve a representative who understands the language of the House, possesses the confidence to engage in robust debate, and has the diplomatic skill to secure dividends of democracy for his people.
KÁFÚRÚGBÌN has demonstrated aspiration and readiness to contest. That is commendable. But aspiration must now translate into articulation. Campaign posters must give way to policy documents. Slogans must evolve into strategies. Publicity must be complemented by substance.
Kajola State Constituency needs a legislator who understands where the shoe pinches and is prepared to act decisively. A representative who listens before speaking, consults before deciding, and prioritizes the collective interest above personal ambition.
If KÁFÚRÚGBÌN truly seeks to earn the mandate of the people, now is the time to clearly state his agenda, demonstrate his preparedness, and convince the constituents that he possesses not just the desire to lead, but the competence to deliver.
The people are watching. And they are asking — what does KÁFÚRÚGBÌN truly have to offer?
Khalid Imran writes from Kajola Local Government and can be reached via 08036612854.
