In a significant political development, Honourable Adewale Temitope Adedeji, the representative for Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I, has received a resounding third term endorsement from traditional rulers, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, and constituents during his Widows Empowerment Initiative event on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Massive Support for Third Term Bid
The endorsement came during a well-attended empowerment program at the lawmaker's constituency office in Lagos, where community members expressed unprecedented support for his continued representation. Traditional rulers, APC leaders, and residents unanimously endorsed Adewale for another term in the Lagos State House of Assembly, citing his exceptional performance and commitment to grassroots development.
Constituents emphasized that this marks the first time they have experienced genuine representation at the state legislature level, with many highlighting the lawmaker's consistent engagement with the community and tangible development projects.
Widows Empowerment Initiative Reaches 500 Beneficiaries
During the same event, the lawmaker demonstrated his commitment to social welfare by empowering 500 widows with essential foodstuff and N10 million in financial support. This initiative, now in its fifth edition, represents one of the most significant empowerment programs in the constituency's recent history.
The Widows Empowerment Initiative has become a cornerstone of Adewale's constituency outreach, providing crucial support to vulnerable women in the community. The distribution included various food items and direct financial assistance to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs and potentially start small-scale businesses.
APC Leadership Backs Performance
Deacon Banjo Omole, chairman of the APC in Ifako-Ijaiye local government, strongly endorsed the lawmaker's performance in an official statement. "APC does not make mistakes with its choice of candidates. Since we brought out Temitope, he has met our yearnings," Omole stated.
The party chairman further emphasized that the lawmaker has consistently touched the lives of constituents across different demographics, including students, party members, men, and women, despite his primary responsibility being representation at the House of Assembly.
Additional Constituency Development Projects
Beyond the immediate empowerment program, Honourable Adewale announced several ongoing and upcoming initiatives for his constituents. These include:
- Free registration of health insurance for residents without coverage or with expired registrations
- Free adult literacy classes scheduled to commence soon, with over 100 applicants already registered
- Distribution of more than 8,000 free GCE and JAMB forms to students
- Scholarship programs supporting 120 students in their educational pursuits
The lawmaker attributed his development-focused approach to learning from political mentor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, noting that the empowerment initiatives demonstrate his commitment to giving back to the people who voted him into office.
National Policy Alignment
Honourable Adewale also commented on national developments, praising President Tinubu's commitment to strengthening national security through newly appointed service chiefs. He noted that the Tinubu administration has successfully revived investor confidence, curbed inflation, and restored stability to the naira.
Regarding education policy, the lawmaker expressed optimism that Nigeria could achieve 100% literacy by 2031 if the current administration's education reforms continue. He specifically commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for making higher education more accessible to Nigerians.
The event concluded with strong indications that the lawmaker's third term bid enjoys broad-based support from both party leadership and the general electorate, setting the stage for his continued representation of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
