NDC candidate promises bill stopping NYSC postings to insecure areas

Efosa Omo-Osagie, the Democratic Congress aspirant for Oredo Federal Constituency in the upcoming House of Representatives poll slated for January 16, 2027, has pledged to introduce a bill that would restrict the assignment of National Youth Service Corps members to regions grappling with terrorism and banditry. The proposed legislation would also impose penalties on officials who deploy NYSC corps members to insecure areas despite existing security alerts.

Omo-Osagie, widely known as Mighty Man, unveiled his 15-point legislative agenda during discussions with NDC stakeholders, party leaders, support group coordinators, strategists, women and youth representatives, and religious groups in Edo State and Abuja. His manifesto, organized into six categories, includes infrastructure development, governance cost reduction, economic empowerment, anti-corruption measures, healthcare, and education.

During the gathering, Omo-Osagie criticized the use of public funds for maintaining offices and programs linked to the spouses and children of elected officials. Under the infrastructure segment, he proposed a bill requiring the installation of firefighting equipment, boreholes, solar panels, and police desk offices in public markets nationwide.

When addressing governance costs, the NDC candidate pledged to introduce bills outlawing pensions and other post-tenure benefits for public office holders, with the exception of former presidents and vice-presidents. Omo-Osagie committed to pushing for these proposed bills during his first term in the National Assembly, aiming to serve his Edo State constituency and the nation as a whole.

He declared, "Nigeria cannot continue like this. Sometimes we've got to say enough is enough, and I think this is the time." The consultations, which commenced in Benin City and extended to Abuja, are anticipated to precede the formation of his campaign council, which Omo-Osagie indicated would be announced in the near future. This move comes a week after The PUNCH reported that a Federal High Court in Benin City dismissed the previous NDC candidate, Uyi Omosigho, and confirmed Omo-Osagie as the legitimate party candidate.

The ruling, issued on October 27, 2026, resulted from a legal dispute involving multiple candidates. Journalist Adebayo, who has over 20 years of experience reporting on politics, health, metro, entertainment, and properties, covered the event.