Hon Olawumi Oladeji, the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso constituency at the Oyo state House of Assembly has decried the poor level of involvement of women in Nigeria Politics
She said the said in spite of the role played during the electioneering campaign women are being relegated to the background when it comes to sharing of political appointments and
Oladeji spoke while fielding questions from Journalists after her re-election thanksgiving ceremony held at Masifa Baptist Church in Ogbomoso
According to her, I am not happy being the only female lawmaker in 9th Assembly in Oyo state, we were two in the 8th assembly and now I am the only one, I expected the number to increase and not decrease and I hope the next session won’t be like that”
Speaking on the importance of women in politics , The Ogbomoso born politician said “ Women are active members of the society, they feel and know better about the environment more that men, they know what is needed to be add or remove to make a better society”
Ás a Female lawmaker, I have moved several motions that bothers on welfare of the people , safety of the environment and women affairs and I thank God most of my bills and motion sail through”
Speaking on the import of the thanksgiving event , Hon Oladeji said” This is to thank God , to appreciate him for his kindness and for seeing me and my team through during the election, it is not by power no might but by his Grace, he deserves all the glory “
Also to bring people together “ you can see today we have politicians from different political party , we are brothers and sisters, we have been together before politics separated us and now the same politics is bringing us together as one and I can tell you this is the beginning of another good era in Ogbomoso and Oyo state at large”
The former governor of Oyo state Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala in his remarks described Hon Oladeji as a loyal and consistent politicians, she is also passionate about Ogbomoso
While admonishing politicians to take a cue from Hon Oladeji the ex-governor urged politicians to be loyal and consistent in their dealings and make sure they give effective representations to their constituents.
Akala warned politicians to shun the habit of neglecting their sources after attaining electoral victory
The event was attended by dignitaries including Ex-Governor Christopher Alao-Akala, Senator Ayo Adeseun, Traditional rulers Members of Oyo state house of Assembly, Dr Samson Adegoke (Megida), Alhaji Ejide Monsur, friends and associates of Otunba Alao Akala
