Senator representing Ondo Northern Senatorial District, Mr. Jide Ipinsagba has been alleged of poor performance by his constituency.
He was alleged of not exploring his position to better the life of his constituents and attract federal projects for the development of the district.
This was contained in an open letter written by one of his constituents, Ife Ajibuwa.
Ajibuwa alleged that the 20 months so far spent by the senator at the National Assembly was a waste of time and opportunities of the senatorial district.
He alleged that Senator Ipinsagba has failed the people in terms of youth development, skill acquisition, or job creation.
It would be recalled that the Bishop of Anglican Communion, Owo Diocese, Right Rev. Stephen Fagbemi recently took up one of the National Assembly members in the state, Timehin Adelegbe, over complaints of his constituents that he was inaccessible since he got their mandate.
Ipinsagba was called upon by Ajibuwa due to his failure to fulfill his electioneering promises.
In the letter, Ajibuwa noted that petty traders and other small scale businesses in the district are nose-diving and the senator has abandoned them to their fate.
According to the open letter entitled: “You’ve wasted 20months at Senate, time is ticking against you,” the writer said: “It is imperative to have an honest conversation about the critical gaps that remain in your leadership, particularly in the area of human empowerment.
“My passionate plea is neither for personal gain nor a critique borne out of malice but a challenge for you to rise to the occasion and deliver on the promises you made to us.
“You have been in office for over 20 months, nearly half of your tenure, yet there is little to show in terms of youth development, skill acquisition, or job creation.
“For a region like Ondo North, where unemployment is rampant and many small businesses struggle to survive, human empowerment is not just an expectation, it is a necessity.
“I must ask: where is the promised “Renewed Hope” and the leadership that inspired the trust of the people who voted for you?
“Other senators across the country, whom I would prefer not to name, have demonstrated that with the right commitment, meaningful change is achievable. I am fully aware that opportunities such as constituency project funds, partnerships with government agencies, private sector collaborations, etc, are available to you.
“Unfortunately, it appears that these opportunities have not yet been fully utilized to ameliorate the lives of your constituents. The lack of human empowerment programmes is particularly troubling, especially when other legislators have used similar resources to create tangible impacts.
“It is also worth pointing out that, as of today, you have not facilitated employment for even one single individual in Ondo North, let alone sponsoring talented persons abroad for further education or knowledge acquisition.
“This fact alone speaks volumes about the urgency of the situation. I do not raise this point to undermine your efforts but to emphasize the need for immediate improvement.
“The people of Ondo North deserve a senator who listens to their concerns and prioritizes their needs.
“We are not asking for miracles, Senator; we are asking for action. We want to see programmes that provide grants for small businesses, scholarships for students, and other events that empower our people to stand on their own feet.”
In his response to the letter, Senator Ipinsagba claimed that he had done some empowerment programmes during which distributed fertilisers and some other materials to the people of the district.
He said he had remained committed to his legislative duty and described his impact in the district as monumental.
However, Ajibuwa advised Senator Ipinsagba to brace up or step aside in the next election to allow a good personality that would represent the people adequately
