Henrich Akomolafe, a 29-year-old engineer, won the Peoples Democratic Party primary for the seat of Ekiti-South Federal Constituency 1 in the House of Representatives without facing any opposition.
Akomolafe was named the consensus candidate for the constituency in Ikere, his birthplace, after he was said to be the only aspirant who came before the PDP’s screening committee.
The PDP candidate said he was motivated by a desire to improve representation, and that he wanted to put the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Act into action.
Akomolafe said, “I want to show my appreciation to the incoming governor, Bisi Kolawole for his countless support in making my ambition a reality, knowing the fact that he had stated it clearly that youth involvement in governance is one of his major political agenda.
“I am grateful for his interest and I owe him a sense of duty to ensure that we deliver on this mandate and more significantly that we redefine what quality representation is, especially for the people of Ikere, Ise, Orun and Ekiti South-West.
“I acknowledge the effort of the entire Àtúnkọ́ team, home and abroad. The PDP supporters, the community and importantly our Royal fathers the Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu-Alagbado and The Olukere, Oba Ganiyu Obasoyin who have been unequivocal in their support.
“By the Grace of God and by the will of men who have been by my side since day one, on February 25, 2023, this mandate shall be sealed and we shall commence our rebuilding journey fully.”
