As a political analyst who has closely followed the work of Hon. Bamidele Salam, I am confident he will secure re-election in 2027 for the Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency—and that he thoroughly deserves a third term.

Hon. Bamidele Salam has represented Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituents with distinction since 2019, winning re-election in 2023 and now carrying the Accord Party ticket into 2027 after a clear affirmation by party delegates.

His alignment with Governor Ademola Adeleke and the progressive forces in Osun strengthens his position further.

This is not mere incumbency advantage; it is the logical outcome of consistent delivery, visible impact, and genuine connection with the grassroots.

### Why he is likely to be re-elected

Salam enters the 2027 race from a position of real strength. He is a two-term lawmaker with an unbroken record of victory in this constituency.

Recent endorsements from students, youths, and stakeholders across Egbedore, Ejigbo, and the wider federal constituency show that the people who matter most—those he serves daily—still stand firmly with him.

His seamless move to the Accord Party alongside other committed Osun representatives, under the leadership of Governor Adeleke, places him within a coherent political family that has delivered tangible progress in the state.

His legislative profile amplifies this advantage. As Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, he occupies one of the most consequential oversight roles in the National Assembly.

Independent rankings placed him among the top 20 most productive lawmakers in the 10th Assembly’s first session and the highest-performing representative from Osun State.

Committees under strong leadership earn respect; his has been recognised among the top-performing standing committees.

When voters see a lawmaker who is not only present but ranked highly for actual work, the case for continuity becomes compelling.

Add to this his long record of service—former Egbedore Local Government Chairman, experienced journalist, lawyer, media aide at both state and federal levels, and founder of the Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV)—and you have a candidate with deep roots, proven networks, and a track record of mentoring the next generation.

These are the foundations of electoral resilience. Opposition challenges will come, as they always do, but Salam’s combination of local loyalty, gubernatorial partnership, and documented performance makes him the clear favourite.

### Why he deserves to be re-elected

Performance, not rhetoric, is the proper test. Salam has used his platform to push law reforms, economic empowerment, quality education and ICT, human capital development, healthcare delivery, child rights, and infrastructure for Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency communities.

Governor Adeleke himself has publicly celebrated the lawmaker’s “monumental strides” in human capital and infrastructural development—schools, rural electrification, roads, entrepreneurship training, and capital support that reach ordinary people.

His chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee is especially significant. In a country that desperately needs stronger accountability over public funds, Salam has shown the seriousness and capacity required for effective oversight.

Being ranked among the most productive voices in the House is not a public-relations claim; it is an external evaluation of the work he has put in.

Continuity here matters. Replacing a proven, high-ranking committee chairman with an untested alternative risks disrupting important institutional work for no clear gain.

Beyond the chamber, Salam’s commitment to young people through CALDEV—leadership training, scholarships, advocacy for out-of-school children, and values development—demonstrates a longer-term vision.

He does not treat representation as a temporary political transaction. He invests in the future of the constituency and the country.

His professional background as a journalist and lawyer equips him to legislate and communicate with clarity and purpose. His membership of the ECOWAS Parliament further extends the voice of our people beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Keen observers like me see a lawmaker who has justified the confidence repeatedly placed in him.

He has facilitated projects, maintained accessibility, ranked highly for productivity, and aligned with the developmental agenda that is transforming Osun under Governor Adeleke.

In politics, results should be rewarded. Salam has delivered results. That is why he is likely to win again in 2027—and why he has earned the right to continue serving.

The people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo know their representative.

They have seen the work. They have felt the impact. With continued unity, focus on security and more developmental projects as he has pledged, and the same dedication he has shown these past years, Hon. Bamidele Salam will return to the National Assembly for a third term—and he will do so deservedly.

Pamela O.