GBOLAHAN OGUNLEYE REPLIES CRITICS WITH UNPRECEDENTED ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE 2023. ...Reiterates commitment of quality representation to Constituents.

The House of Assembly Member, representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, has rolled out superlative achievements to Constituents, since assumed office since 2023, while reiterating his commitment to quality representation.

Ogunleye made this know through a press release made available to MegaXpression Media, by his Media crew on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The release goes this:

"Honourable Ogunleye has consistently exercised these constitutional functions:

"He has represented his constituents’ priorities in the Assembly and through stakeholders’ engagements, ensuring that issues such as roads, electricity access, health, and education are elevated to the state level for action.

"He has actively contributed to the passage of significant laws that underpin social, economic, and environmental development in Lagos State.

"He has overseen and advocated for the inclusion of constituency needs in the state’s planning processes, regularly engaging ministries and state agencies to ensure effective follow-up on projects.

"Through consistent constituency meetings, he has facilitated direct communication between residents and government decision-makers, a key aspect of representative accountability.

"This separation of roles is not a limitation but a fundamental feature of our democratic governance. By actively fulfilling his legislative duties, while working constructively with executive agencies to secure developmental interventions, Honourable Ogunleye has upheld both the letter and spirit of his constitutional mandate.

"As the Chairman of the House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Hon. Ogunleye has been a core part of a 10th Assembly that has passed over 467 resolutions. His committee work has been instrumental in aligning Lagos State’s housing, environmental, and investment policies with global best practices, ensuring Ikorodu has a seat at the table where "Greater Lagos" is designed.

"A Record of Tangible Achievements (2023–2026)

1. Infrastructure & Energy Access

Road Connectivity: Successfully facilitated the construction of 1.7km of interconnected roads in the Owutu axis, including Femi Olasanoye, Dayo Akinyemi, Banjo, and Alhaja Olaribigbe Streets.

"Urban Maintenance: Ongoing collaboration with the Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) for the continuous patching and rehabilitation of internal roads across the Ikorodu metropolis.

"Power Restoration:

HON OGUNLEYE through collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development Facilitated several projects ranging from provision of Power Transformers, and Micro Water Schemes

"Installation of high-capacity transformer for ITELE COMMUNITY, AGA MICRO WATER SCHEME has been delivered, while approval has been secured for transformers to 

Odogunyan, Erikorodo, Isiwu, Oke-Oko, Oba Sekumade, Agric-Ikorodu Communities. 

"Installations will be effected soon, and these will directly improve the ease of doing business for local artisans.

PROVISION OF HIGH-POWERED SOLAR LIGHT. 

Through the facilitation efforts of HON OGUNLEYE GBOLAHAN ADETOKUNBO(OGA) the following communities have benefited from the installation of Solar lights. 

- OLOYE CDA

- OBA - OLAIDE CDA

- MOJOLAGBE CDA

- ELEPE ESTATE CDA. 

OTHER CDAs such as: 

- EKITI CDA 

- AKASOLORI AND GOLDEN PARADISE ESTATE CDA Solar light projects are in the pipeline. 

* Direct intervention regarding concerns arising from the demolition of houses in Agric, ensuring affected residents’ voices were heard and properly escalated.

*2. Education & Youth Empowerment

* Academic Support:

Full yearly sponsorship of GCE forms, UTME (JAMB) forms for indigent students.

* Institutional Access:

Actively facilitated admissions for qualified constituents into LASU, LASUSTECH, and the School of Nursing.

* Sports & Growth: Donated professional table tennis equipment to five primary schools to revive grassroots sports.

* Intervention and facilitation of Odonla Primary School to save the children in the community from commuting daily to Odongunyan to attend classes. 

* Support and collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in strengthening the education sector.

*3. Economic Interventions & Welfare

* The OGA Loan Scheme: Launched a ₦10 Million interest-free loan program, providing vital capital to over several market women.

* Direct Grants: Distributed *₦50,000 cash grants to 50 indigent women. 

* Health & Food Security:3,500 palliative food packs to vulnerable households across the constituency.

* Donation of essentials to HOUSE OF CHLOE motherless home, located in DELE KUTI, EBUTE, to mark his 50th birthday in year 2024.

* Additional 5M structured support to market women making a total ₦15 Million to further strengthen small-scale enterprise sustainability. 

* Assisted over 100 residents in securing federal government employment opportunities.

*4. Community & Cultural Synergy

* Hon. Ogunleye remains a steadfast partner to our traditional institutions, providing consistent yearly support for the *Magbo, Liwe and Eluku festivals reinforcing the preservation of Ikorodu’s heritage.

- Maintaining an open door policy with CDAs, Students, Youth groups and religious bodies. 

* Donated ₦5 million in 2025 to IKODASS to support community development initiatives and IKORODU OGA DAY CELEBRATIONS, thereby fostering unity across Ikorodu Division.

5. Justice and Human Rights Advocacy

"Participated in legislative intervention efforts that led to the resolution of a wrongfu and extra judicial detention case involving a constituent - Mr. Alfred Babatunde Abiodun, demonstrating commitment to justice and protection of citizens’ rights.

"Hon. Ogunleye remains firmly committed to transparent governance, measurable impact, and sustained collaboration with all arms of government for the benefit of Ikorodu Constituency I. Constructive criticism is a vital component of democracy, and this office remains open to dialogue, engagement, and continuous improvement.

"Our commitment is not seasonal. It is ongoing. Honourable Ogunleye does not subscribe to governance by noise or publicity stunts.

He firmly believes that representation is a duty, not a spectacle.

"All of the interventions listed above were executed without aggressive media amplification because he considers them part of his natural constitutional responsibility — not campaign tools. The people of Ikorodu Constituency1 deserve thoughtful representation, and that is the standard we will continue to uphold.

"Clarification on the Role of a Legislator vs. the Executive

To properly evaluate the performance of an elected representative, it is important to understand the constitutional responsibilities of each arm of government in our democratic system.

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria clearly outlines the functions of the various branches of government. The Executive Arm, headed at the state level by the Governor and supported by Commissioners and Ministries, is constitutionally empowered with the machinery of implementation — including budget execution, project delivery, contract awards, and deployment of physical resources that translate policies into action on the ground.

In contrast, the Legislative Arm, in which Honourable Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo serves as a Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has distinct and vital duties that include:

1. Representation — articulating the needs and interests of constituents within the State Legislature.

2. Law-making — drafting, debating, and passing laws that establish the legal frameworks within which government operates.

3. Oversight — monitoring and supervising the activities of the Executive to ensure accountability, proper use of public funds, and alignment with constitutional mandates.

4. Budget Approval and Advocacy — contributing to the budgeting process by ensuring that deserving community priorities are reflected and funded in the state’s annual budget

"Unlike the Executive and the National Assembly that has rights and access to Counstituency projects and allowances, a Lagos State Legislator does not have a construction or project-execution budget of their own; they cannot directly build roads or install transformers. Their influence comes from persuading, advocating, and collaborating with the Executive to ensure that state resources are allocated in ways that benefit their constituency.

Above facts can be checked and verified . 

Honourable Prince Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA), the son of HE Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, our GAC Leader and dye in the wool politician from the very noble and respected Rademo Ruling House in Ikorodu.

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