Lagos residents besiege lawmaker’s house for Sallah gift
A massive crowd on Monday besieged the Isolo residence of a Lagos lawmaker, Jude Idimogu, for Sallah gifts.
The crowd had gathered around the residence of the lawmaker as early as 5:00 a.m.
Mr Idimogu is representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly,
Some of the beneficiaries of the Idimogu’s five kilogrammes (5kg) bags of rice commended the lawmaker, saying that the gesture will alleviate their burden during the festive season.
“Last year, the lawmaker gave us foodstuff. At times, when he meets us on the way, he gives money too.
“We want empowerment for women, no matter how small, to start businesses because things are tough. We want him to help us on this, irrespective of party affiliation,” Dorcas Balogun, a beneficiary said.
A carpenter, Azeez Otaoroju, thanked the lawmaker for the gesture and urged him to assist in fixing bad roads and protect the masses from crazy electricity billings.
“The issue of crazy electricity billings is putting fears in our hearts. We want the lawmaker to use his office to defend us. I appreciate this lawmaker. If we have about six of them, the suffering of the masses will reduce,” Mr Otaoroju said.
A septuagenarian, Oluremi Akintounde, said, ” This is good for the masses, we are happy with him, let him continue and we will continue to support him.”
An Islamic musician, Tawakalitu Adekola, who said she was participating in the gesture for the first time, commended the lawmaker and urged him to continue doing good.
Speaking to newsmen after the distribution of the item, Mr Idimogu said that he shared in the plight of the masses and promised to always identify with them.
“This is for the ordinary people on street, the less privileged, irrespective of party affiliations. I must give them something no matter how small.
“My background is my motivation, I grew up as an orphan in Lagos. At eight years old, I lost both parents. Whatever I have is a privilege. We struggled and God has helped me to be where I am today.
“I must give back to the people who love me and asked me to represent them at the Lagos Assembly,” the lawmaker said.
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