An entrepreneur and social worker, Mr Alaba Akinlaja, has urged the House of Representatives-elect from Ondo State to uphold the tenets of democracy and the constitution and work for the uplift of the downtrodden in their respective constituencies.
Akinlaja, in a congratulatory message to all the federal lawmakers-elect on Thursday in Akure, said that policies and programmes to better humanity should be their cardinal focus.
He advised them to play their constitutional responsibilities and put national interests before their individual political interests.
According to him, elected positions are time-bound and should be explored as a platform to build a good legacy for the positive transformation of society.
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Akinlaja, who congratulated the newly-elected house of representatives members, urged them to be in constant touch with their constituents with a view to addressing their challenges.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the house of representatives members-elect from the state include Mr Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose federal constituency), Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Akoko North East/West) and Mr Festus Akingbaso (Idanre/ Ifedore).
Others are Mr Abiodun Adesida (Akure North/Akure South), Mr Festus Adefiranye (Ile-Oluji/Oke Igbo/Odigbo), Mr Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele), Mr Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese Odo) and Mr Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West). (NAN)
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