By Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr. I received with profound sorrow, yet with gratitude to God for a life of extraordinary impact, the news of the passing of Chief Dr. Francis Adebayo Daramola (Baba FAD) at the age of 98. He was an accomplished statesman, a foremost constituent, and one of our forebears in public service who laid the foundation upon…
Ikole-Ekiti | Monday, March 30, 2026— The AkinỌmọAkin Constituency Office, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ikole and Oye Local Government Areas, is pleased to announce the forthcoming 3rd Annual Easter Thanksgiving Service. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 9:00am, at Ibidun Event Hall & Conference Centre, Ilupeju-Ekiti, Ekiti State, this annual gathering provides…
Ikole-Ekiti, Nigeria | March 24, 2026 – Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., Member of the House of Representatives for Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, celebrates High Chief Ola Adeniyi, a revered political leader, mentor, and father figure, on the occasion of his birthday. In a deeply reflective message, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr. described High Chief Ola Adeniyi as a pillar…
Today, I join our Muslim brothers and sisters across Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency) in celebrating the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. As we mark the end of the month of Ramadan, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to you and your families. This sacred season reminds us of the enduring values of faith, sacrifice, compassion, and unity.…
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, March 19, 2026 – The House of Representatives extends warm congratulations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, following the completion of Ramadan, a sacred month of disciplined fasting from dawn to dusk, devoted to prayer, reflection, and charity. Eid-el-Fitr signifies the conclusion of this spiritual observance and a renewal of faith. It…
Ikole-Ekiti | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — The AkinỌmọAkin Constituency Office, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ikole and Oye Local Government Areas, is pleased to announce the forthcoming 3rd Easter Family Life Thanksgiving Service. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Oye Local Government Headquarters, this annual gathering provides a solemn platform for…
#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 The House of Representatives on Thursday recorded significant legislative outputs as several key bills were debated and read for the Second Time, signalling progress across critical sectors including public finance, agriculture, professional regulation, and national security. Among the bills presented for debate was the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2026, which seeks to authorise…
#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 The House of Representatives has passed two significant legislative proposals at Third Reading, marking the final stage of consideration for both bills. Among the bills passed was the Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to review and strengthen the functions of polytechnics in Nigeria, enhancing their capacity to deliver technical and vocational education in…
Earlier today, I held an extensive and productive meeting with Dr. Paul Adara Adiwu, a senior bureaucrat in the Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, alongside my Senior Legislative Aide (Legislative), Kehinde Adesanwo, Esq. As part of my constitutional responsibility as a Representative, lawmaking remains central to my mandate, demanding rigour, precision, and sustained engagement with diverse stakeholders. Our…
During plenary proceedings on March 11 and 12, 2026, the House of Representatives formally received notification of a fresh wave of partisan realignments. Seventeen Members announced their defection from their respective political parties to new platforms, citing leadership crises and internal divisions within the parties that sponsored their election to the House. A development that brings the total number of…
