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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
Oghenetano John Uwhumiakpor
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Social care worker
Biography

Uwhumiakpor is a support worker with the Dublin Simon Community and he lives in Balbriggan with his wife and children. He is running for election on a platform that promotes social inclusion, integration and an end to homelessness. He unsuccessfully ran as a Solidarity - People Before Profit candidate for Balbriggan in the 2019 local election and for Dublin Fingal in the 2020 general election.

Question time
Why did you decide to run in this election?

For an inclusive voice and representation of the communities in Fingal. The diverse young population of Dublin Fingal West wants to be represented. Adding my voice in addressing the issues that the communities are facing is a priority in the constituency and the country at large.

What do you think is the greatest issue the country faces right now?

Social and affordable housing. Without proper housing, families have unstable homes which leads to societal problems. Also, healthcare.

What would you like your first speaking time in the Dáil to be about if you get elected?

A deviation from the usual way of doing politics. Bringing forthrightness to dealing with politics as it involves lives of real people.