In Yagba Federal Constituency, the conversation ahead of 2027 is not happening only in party Offices. It is happening in village markets, in classrooms, at health centers and on the farms across Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopa-Muro. Interestingly, at the center of that conversation is Hon. Leke Abejide.
Now seeking a third term in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abejide has, since assumption of Office, built a reputation that resonates most strongly at the grassroots. For many constituents, representation has shifted from distant promises to visible actions that touch daily life.
The foundation of that connection is accessibility. From the first term, the constituency’s access their Reps. Member has made it possible for ordinary people to engage directly. Requests were channeled and feedback was given. That open-door approach created a sense of ownership among the people. In a political culture where lawmakers are often seen only during elections, but Hon. Leke’s consistent presence made a difference.
A major reason for the growing support for his reelection bid is the emphasis on empowerment. Across the three local governments and even beyond, thousands of women and youths have benefited from skills acquisition programs, trade grants, and agricultural support. The goal was not just to distribute items, but to create pathways for self-reliance. Beneficiaries were trained in tailoring, catering, ICT, and small-scale farming, then given starter packs to begin. Scholarship schemes were also expanded to cover indigent students at various levels, reducing the number of dropouts caused by financial challenges.
Infrastructure also forms a key part of the story. Within the constituency, several roads were rehabilitated to ease movement of goods and people. Schools received renovations, new blocks of classrooms, and learning materials. Primary health centers were upgraded and equipped to serve rural communities better. Water projects, including boreholes, were sunk in areas that had struggled with access to clean water for years. These projects were deliberately spread across the federal constituency to ensure that no part was left behind.
At the national level, Hon. Abejide used his position to bring federal attention to Yagba. Through legislative engagement and constituency outreach, the area attracted interventions in agriculture, education, and youth development. Efforts were also made to link constituents to federal job opportunities and empowerment programs, ensuring that Yagba was not left out of national initiatives.
What stands out to voters is the consistency. Each term built on the last. First-term projects were followed up, and new needs identified during town hall engagements were worked into subsequent plans. That approach has given constituents confidence that continuity will lead to completion.
As the 2027 elections approach, the argument being made in Yagba is about consolidation. Supporters believe that breaking the momentum now would stall projects that are still ongoing and weaken the relationship that has been built with federal agencies. An experienced representative who already understands the workings of the National Assembly and can leverage that experience for more results must retain the seat for more dividends of democracy for the people at the grassroots.
In many communities, the sentiment is that leadership should be measured by impact, not by rhetoric. By that standard, the record in Yagba is being used as the basis for the call for another term. From grassroots empowerment to infrastructure development and federal representation, the expectation is that a third term will be used to deepen the gains already recorded and to complete ongoing initiatives.
For the people of Yagba Federal Constituency, the bid is therefore framed as more than a political contest. It is viewed as an opportunity to sustain progress, protect continuity, and ensure that the voice we have in Abuja remains strong and effective.
For this we say, “LEKE LE KAN SI”
CHIEF RICHARD ASAJE
Founder/Nat’l Coordinator, Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group
3rd Sept. 2026
