Hon. Sunday Bisi’s grasp of parliamentary terms and constitutional provisions appears questionable. It is surprising that, as a chairman, he seems unaware of the established tenure and electoral processes for parliamentarians not only in Nigeria but across other democracies as well. It raises serious questions about his grasp of governance but aptly presents him as an accidental Chairman.
We must ask why the other eight representatives from different constituencies have not been as fortunate as Hon. Wole Oke, especially since Bisi himself acknowledges that every individual, including Oke, has just a single vote. Clearly, Oke must have demonstrated exceptional commitment and strategy to overcome the hurdles at both the primaries and the general elections.
Across the nation, many projects remain incomplete or abandoned by successive governments. However, as the representative of Obokun/Oriade, Hon. Wole Oke has been instrumental in legislating and facilitating numerous projects, including the notable Ipetu-Ijesa Airforce initiative—a testament to his dedication.
It is disheartening that a man of Hon. Bisi’s stature would downplay the employment opportunities created through Oke’s efforts. This dismissal is a disservice to the thousands of beneficiaries and their families whose lives have been positively transformed. The impact of Oke’s work resonates throughout the 22 wards of his constituency. The evidence of Oke’s positive impact over 24 years is indisputable.
Criticising the employment opportunities facilitated by Hon. Oke as mere political manoeuvring is a low blow for an elder statesman – it is sheer political brinkmanship. Is this ignorance, greed, or a combination of both? When Bisi questions Oke’s achievements over 24 years, the evidence is clear: thousands of constituents are thriving because of Oke’s initiatives.
It would be prudent for Hon. Bisi to present a comparative analysis of his local government areas’ performance in the 2019 and 2023 elections. Such transparency would illuminate the political dynamics and contributions of various leaders, enabling a fair comparison.
Notably, Hon. Bisi has avoided addressing the performance of the APC administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during recent media engagements. This silence is telling and will become clearer to the public in due course.
While Bisi admits that infrastructure and appointments have been skewed against the Ijesa North and acknowledges that Oke’s agitation has drawn attention to the zone—resulting in inclusion in the state’s 2025 infrastructure plan—he must also recognise that all constituencies deserve equitable treatment. Oke’s victory is vindicated and should not be dismissed as mere political fear.
Hon. Sunday Bisi’s attempt to rewrite history and belittle 24 years of dedicated service is both predictable and uninspired. While he counts years and unfinished projects, we count the lives touched and progress made—achievements no empty rhetoric can erase. If longevity alone defined success, mediocrity would prevail. Instead, Oke prefers to be judged by tangible impact, not baseless accusations.
It is also telling that Bisi’s criticism surfaces only when the PDP is in power—a pattern of selective outrage that undermines genuine leadership. Before casting stones, he should ensure his own house is in order. The people of Ijesa North deserve more than political theatrics; they deserve real results, which the PDP as currently led by Sunday Bisi can not provide.
Sunday Bisi’s usual tirade against Hon. Wole Oke is unsurprising. One cannot simply remove a “feeding bottle” from a toddler and expect silence—perhaps he remains stuck in an infantile mindset.
It is truly unfortunate that Bisi claims to represent the educated elite yet struggles to articulate coherent arguments publicly. For instance, confusing a Polytechnic with a College of Technology in Esa-Oke is a glaring error that undermines his credibility.
Furthermore, has Oke been the only representative who PDP has presented in the House of Representatives all these years? Why has Hon. Wole Oke succeeded where eight other representatives from different constituencies have not? Bisi himself admits that every individual, including Oke, wields only a single vote.
This fact underscores that Oke’s victory is no accident but the result of exceptional dedication, strategic acumen, and genuine popular support through both party primaries and general elections.
Or was Bisi conveniently silent when other constituencies, like Ilesa under Ayeni, were giving PDP a strong challenge? This selective memory raises questions about his real intention.
The real pity lies in the man behind the chairman title—a figure seemingly unable to assert his rightful place or address the Countryhome that treats him like an errand boy. Having lost his “feeding bottle”, he now complains louder than ever—a truly pitiable spectacle.
We need to draw a conclusion here. Perhaps it is time for Hon. Bisi to receive a dose of political schooling—maybe then he can organise a finishing class for his fellow thinkers who share his charmingly confused mindset.
The people of Ijesa North deserve leadership grounded in facts, respect, and genuine progress—not childish antics and baseless accusations.
The real pity is the man behind the Chairman title—a figure so spineless he can’t even claim his rightful place or address the Countryhome that clearly treats him like an errand boy. The worst the PDP has ever produced.
A state Chairman that cannot exhibit leadership prowess in party leadership and management is in the air exuding ignorance, all because he no longer has access to a man that respects the office he occupies. We should remind him how he came cap in hand to Abuja with the entire state working committee to patronise a man he is suddenly demonising now. What must have gone missing? We know his type and understand the source of his bitterness.
Sunday Bisi’s hatred for Ijesa North is monumental. He has no adequate information about Okes’ contribution to Oscotech, largely funded by Tetfund.
Wole Oke is a member of the House Committee on Tetfund, but a man who could not differentiate between the locations of a Polytechnic and a College of Technology in Osun in daylight and not in a beer parlour cannot but be pitied.
Furthermore, Bisi’s connivance with Bar. Dosun Babatunde, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, to mislead Governor Adeleke into seizing farmland belonging to Hon. Wole Oke’s family by installing a non-native as a second-class Oba points to his hatred and calls for public scrutiny.
His mischaracterisation of the 12pm road project in Ilesa as benefiting the entire Ijesa land, thereby relegating Obokun/Oriade, further exemplifies his lack of understanding of governance and political misjudgment.
His pains are many: seeing calls for Oke to run for Senate in the APC, a party that is well-rooted in the state and Osun East — an office Bisi covets but fears to pursue due to his subservience to the Countryhome oligarch — he cannot face his fear. We will keep the rest until he crosses the line again.
Bisi is an “accidental Chairman,” lacking the necessary political acumen. Yes, we took away his feeding bottle, and now he is whining louder than ever. How adorable.
Hon. Wole Oke remains a proven leader whose achievements speak louder than the misguided criticisms of Hon. Sunday Bisi. The Obokun/Oriade Constituency stands firmly behind Oke’s legacy of service and progress.
