The Actual Sequence For Ikorodu:

 

The actual sequence for Ikorodu:

Dabiri-Erewa* held the Ikorodu seat for *12 years* — from 2003 to 2015. She left in 2015 when she was appointed SSA to the President on Diaspora Affairs, later becoming Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM.

*Babajimi Benson* took over in *2015* and is currently serving his *third term*. He was first elected in 2015, re-elected in 2019, and again in 2023. If he runs and wins in 2027, that would be a *fourth term*, taking him to 16 consecutive years.

So it’s *27 years total* so far between the two of them, 12 years for Abike [2003-2015] + 12 years for Jimi so far [2015-2027 if he completes this term].

*Ikorodu needs democratic rotation:*

In a system with regular turnover, you’d expect 3 different representatives over a 24-27 year span, with a 4th person coming in now. The concern being raised locally is exactly that — youth groups and community leaders are arguing that 16 years shuts out new entrants and limits broader participation. Supporters counter that his track record on infrastructure, education, and empowerment justifies continuity.

*Why this is a recurring debate in Ikorodu:*

Nigeria has no constitutional term limit for lawmakers at the federal level. So it comes down to party primaries and voter choice. When one person dominates for decades, it often reflects both party structure and the challenge of mounting a competitive challenge against an incumbent with established networks and constituency projects.

Ikorodu should adopt an informal zoning/rotation agreement among stakeholders, if we truly love ikorodu and want ikorodu to move forward.

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