Prince Funso Ayeni, PhD Officially Declares for Ekiti North Senatorial Seat: “Ekiti Oke, It’s Time to Rise, Shine and Score”
_Ekiti North Senatorial District_ – In a charged atmosphere of hope and renewed purpose, Prince Funso Ayeni, PhD, formally declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Ekiti North Senatorial District. The declaration, marked by an affirmation ceremony attended by party stalwarts, community leaders, youth groups, and well-wishers, was centered on a clear call to action: *“Ekiti Oke, It’s time to rise, shine and score.”*
A Vision Rooted in Service and Scholarship
Addressing the gathering, Prince Ayeni framed his entry into the race as a response to the yearning of the people for purposeful representation, competence, and results. Holding a PhD and with years of experience in public service, academia, and community development, he said his candidacy is about bringing evidence-based leadership to the National Assembly.
“Ekiti Oke has produced great minds and great sons and daughters who have served this nation with distinction,” he said. “But we must move from potential to performance. It is time to rise from complacency, shine with the light of innovation and integrity, and score the goals that will transform our communities.”
Key Pillars of the Agenda
Prince Ayeni outlined his legislative priorities for Ekiti North, focusing on areas he described as critical to the district’s growth:
1. *Education and Youth Empowerment*: Pledging to push for increased federal investment in technical education, scholarships, and skills acquisition programs to equip young people for the modern economy.
2. *Agriculture and Rural Development*: Promising to advocate for policies and projects that support farmers, improve rural infrastructure, and open access to markets.
3. *Healthcare and Social Welfare*: Committing to support initiatives that strengthen primary healthcare centers and expand access to affordable healthcare across the district.
4. *Security and Infrastructure*: Emphasizing collaboration with security agencies and the federal government to secure lives and property, and to attract infrastructure projects that connect Ekiti North to broader economic opportunities.
“Ekiti Oke, It’s Time to Rise, Shine and Score”
The slogan, which drew loud cheers from supporters, captures the mood of the campaign.
“To *rise* means to reject the politics of division and mediocrity,” Ayeni explained. “To *shine* means to let our talents, our values, and our achievements speak for us. To *score* means to deliver tangible projects, laws, and opportunities that improve daily life for every family in Ekiti North.”
Party leaders at the event described the declaration as timely and welcomed the focus on issues over personality. Youth and women groups present pledged mobilization efforts across the five local government areas that make up Ekiti North Senatorial District.
The Road Ahead
With the official declaration and affirmation now completed, the campaign moves into community engagement and constituency-wide consultations. Prince Ayeni called on all stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation, to join hands in building a stronger Ekiti North.
“This is not about me,” he said. “It is about us. It is about the future of our children and the legacy we will leave. Ekiti Oke, the time is now. Let us rise, shine, and score together.”
As the political calendar advances, all eyes will be on how the message resonates across Ekiti North and what concrete proposals emerge from the campaign in the coming weeks.
*~Comrade Idowu Afuye Isa aka Uroworomi, CEO, ISAPOL CONSULTANCY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION FIRM*
