Written by Oluwaseyi V. Akerekan (Seyi Oke Banki)

Politics, especially at the grassroots, has always been viewed through the lens of sentiment, party colors, and connections. But there comes a time when the people must pause and apply logic to the choices they make. 2027 is that time. And in Akinyele Constituency II, the numbers speak clearly. When you weigh delivery against promises, presence against title, and visibility against silence, the equation becomes simple. One Ere Solomon is greater than ten lawmakers who sit in silence, do nothing, say nothing, and mean nothing to the communities they supposedly represent. That’s not campaign talk. That’s just math.

Let’s do the arithmetic. What is the output of a legislator who hasn’t sponsored a motion, visited a ward since elections, or engaged with youth, market women, or elders? Zero. Now multiply that by ten, and what do you get? Still zero. That’s the story of many honourables we’ve watched pass through the hallowed chamber without any trace of legacy. Now flip the script. Ere Solomon, long before stepping into any formal political office, has been a man of action. His record speaks through his engagements across Ward 12, his contributions during economic hardship, his presence at community events, and his relentless connection to the people. If he has done this much without a title, imagine what he would do with the full mandate and budget of a House member.

Representation should never be reduced to sitting in Agodi Secretariat while the communities remain in shadows. It is about accessibility, responsiveness, and tangible action. Ere’s style of leadership is not the textbook type that waits for office before serving. He has shown what leadership means in Iroko, Apapa, Arulogun, Ojoo, Ajibode, and beyond. He has walked the streets, joined the people, solved issues, and amplified community voices. While others wait for allocation, Ere allocates his time, energy, and resources to serve. That is what true representation looks like, a proactive force, not a passive titleholder.

Critics may argue that he doesn’t have legislative experience. But let’s ask ourselves, what has legislative experience produced in the last four years if the people can’t point to a single policy influence, developmental project, or constituency engagement? The House of Assembly is not a gallery for name tags. It is a platform for action. It is where bold voices rise, not where silent ones sit. Ere’s voice is already known in the streets, heard in the markets, and trusted in community gatherings. That’s the kind of voice we need inside the chambers, one that understands the street but speaks the language of legislation.

As 2027 draws closer, we must reject recycled equations that give us the same disappointing answers. We must stop rewarding invisibility and inactivity with second terms. The time has come to vote for value. In that equation, Ere Solomon is not just a number, he is the solution. A multiplier of hope, a restorer of grassroots trust, and a new arithmetic for the future of Akinyele Constituency II.