The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Aderemi Oseni, has donated N10m to support the building project of the Zumuratul Faiydah Tijaniyah Ibrahimiyyah of Nigeria, urging voters to prioritise competence and performance over religious affiliation in the 2027 general elections.
Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, made the donation and appeal while addressing members of the Islamic organisation in Ibadan on Tuesday. He cautioned against attempts to make religion the determining factor in the choice of political leaders ahead of the elections.
The lawmaker argued that governance and legislative performance should be the primary considerations in assessing candidates, rather than their religious beliefs. He maintained that Nigeria’s political discourse should focus on the capacity of aspirants to address the country’s challenges and deliver meaningful development.
Oseni said religion remained an important institution for promoting moral values, strengthening communities and encouraging peaceful coexistence, but warned against using it to determine political choices. He urged the electorate to scrutinise candidates’ records, competence and ability to deliver on their promises.
The APC chieftain said his contributions to humanitarian causes and religious organisations had never been restricted by religious differences. According to him, “Before politics, we have been contributing to humanity, development and religious organisations, irrespective of faith. To the glory of God, we have contributed to mosque infrastructure, supported various Islamic initiatives and non-interest cooperatives, among others.”
The federal lawmaker added that no fewer than 13 people had been sponsored for the next Hajj pilgrimage, citing the initiative as part of his support for members of the Muslim community. He maintained that his interventions in religious and community development reflected his commitment to supporting people across different backgrounds.
Oseni, who is seeking election to the Senate in 2027, subsequently urged members of the organisation to support his ambition and vote for APC candidates in the general elections. He urged them to consider the records and capacity of candidates when making their electoral choices.
Earlier, Fodilat Sheikh Abdulrasheed Olafimihan said he had heard about Oseni’s contributions to his federal constituency and Oyo State. He expressed appreciation for the lawmaker’s interventions, assuring him of the group’s support and votes in the forthcoming elections.
