SENATOR JIMOH IBRAHIM UNDER FIRE OVER ALLEGED NON-PERFORMANCE IN ONDO SOUTH

Two years into his tenure as the Senator representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim is facing growing criticism over what constituents and observers describe as an unimpressive legislative record, marked more by public showmanship than developmental substance.

In a recent Facebook post, Wándé T. Àjàyí, a journalist, reignited public debate over the lawmaker’s performance, accusing him of focusing more on media visibility and academic posturing than on grassroots service delivery. The writer argued that Senator Ibrahim’s style of representation leans heavily on rhetoric and flamboyance, with minimal attention to the needs of the people he represents.

Findings by RootedScope Media also show that the senator’s presence in his constituency is perceived to be largely ceremonial, with many residents lamenting the lack of basic interventions such as road rehabilitation, access to potable water, rural electrification, youth empowerment initiatives, and legislative advocacy on urgent local issues.

“We expected more. Our communities are suffering—especially Ilaje, where the ocean continues to wash away homes. But what we get are speeches and foreign trips,” Chief Isaac, a community leader in Okitipupa LGA, told RootedScope Media.

Àjàyí’s critique further claims that the senator appears more invested in academic pursuits and high-profile engagements abroad than in addressing the infrastructural decay and economic hardship across the senatorial district. His gubernatorial ambition, some say, is further distracting him from his current mandate.

At the National Assembly, critics allege that Senator Ibrahim has failed to sponsor or push for any landmark bills or motions directly tied to the peculiar challenges of Ondo South, including erosion control, collapsed health facilities, and youth unemployment.

Political observers argue that for a man who prides himself on his business acumen and educational attainments, Senator Ibrahim’s footprint in the district remains faint—if not invisible.

“Development doesn’t come through grammar. The people want results, not reputation,” a resident of Irele LGA said.

As the next election cycle draws nearer, analysts predict that the lawmaker may have a tougher time convincing voters if visible changes are not recorded across the district.

The criticism, sparked by Àjàyí’s analysis, has amplified broader calls for performance-based representation and a shift from what some constituents call “PR-driven politics.”

For many in Ondo South, the message is becoming clearer: enough of the talk—deliver or step aside.