The lawmaker representing Ido Local Government Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Razaq Mabaje, has provided financial support to 500 constituents in a major empowerment initiative valued at ₦25 million.
Under the programme, each beneficiary received ₦50,000, with recipients drawn from across Ward 1 to Ward 10 in Ido Local Government. Beneficiaries included farmers, market men and women, business owners, community leaders, party stakeholders, and loyal members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Hon. Mabaje described the initiative as part of his ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents and strengthening grassroots support. He assured beneficiaries that more empowerment programmes would follow, reaffirming his dedication to inclusive development in the constituency.
Speaking at the event, the PDP State Auditor, Alhaji Akinsola Ayuba, urged party members to remain united and steadfast. He stressed that the PDP remains strong in Oyo State under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde.
“Let us remain one family. Do not allow anyone to mislead you about our party. We are still in PDP and Governor Seyi Makinde is our leader. If anyone invites you to any meeting outside the structure of our party, kindly reach out to me or your party chairman,” he said.
The Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, commended Mabaje for what he described as a timely and impactful initiative. He also announced a donation of ₦1 million to party members, encouraging continued support for the State Assembly and the Local Government Council.
Reiterating loyalty to Governor Makinde, Adeojo declared, “Seyi Makinde is our leader. If the Governor says we move, we move together. There is no more caucus in Ido Local Government — we are one family.”
The event was attended by several party leaders and stakeholders, including Mallam Muyili Yusuf; Alhaji Akinsola Ayuba (PDP State Auditor); Yisau Alabanla; Akano Matthew; Obe Jimoh; Ibrahim Tiamiyu; Kunle Akinwande; Alhaji Asimiyu Lawal; Oladipupo Musibau; Lateef Fashola Adepoju; Mukaila Diekola; Pastor Akintokun; and Alhaji Atilola.
Also present were the Vice Chairman, Hon. Fashina; the Speaker of the House; councilors; supervisory councilors; special assistants; the PDP Chairman in Ido Local Government, Emiola Musibau; and Adeyanju Mustapha, former Chief of Staff of Ido Local Government.
The empowerment programme further underscores Hon. Mabaje’s commitment to grassroots development and party unity in Ido Local Government.