[O jo rá won]
Sometimes, leadership does not need a microphone to be heard.
Sometimes, a single image explains everything words struggle to convey.
Both men are seen lacing their boots themselves. It is a simple act, yet deeply symbolic—of humility, readiness, and hands-on leadership. Leaders who are willing to bend down for the people are always strong enough to lift them up.
Governor Seyi Makinde has demonstrated that governance can be people-centered, transparent, inclusive, and humane. His administration has restored public confidence and shown that competence and compassion are not mutually exclusive.
OTOPE mirrors these values—clearly, consistently, and deliberately.
As a mentee, OTOPE has learned leadership not merely through instruction, but through example. He understands that leadership is not noise, but impact; not promises, but presence; not privilege, but responsibility.
Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency deserves a representative who:
• Understands the everyday realities of the people
• Leads with a humanitarian heart
• Believes in inclusive and participatory leadership
• Can unite people across backgrounds, faiths, and political leanings
• Is accessible, approachable, and accountable
OTOPE embodies these qualities.
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From youth empowerment initiatives to community development efforts, from consistent grassroots engagement to people-focused interventions, OTOPE has stood with the people—not above them. He has listened, supported, and acted long before seeking elective office.
As 2027 draws nearer, the demand for a new kind of representation grows stronger. The people of Egbeda/Ona-Ara are calling for:
• An effective and credible voice at the National Assembly
• Strong advocacy for sustainable development
• A representative who understands the terrain and truly feels the pulse of the people
This is not about politics as usual.
It is about continuity in good leadership.
It is about extending the Makinde model of governance to the federal level.
Mentor and mentee.
Shared humility.
Shared humanitarian values.
Shared commitment to service.
Egbeda/Ona-Ara, this is a defining moment—to support a leader who represents hope, capacity, and character; a man whose leadership journey is rooted in service and strengthened by mentorship.
Egbeda–Ona-Ara 2027: Contender and Pretenders || By Aare Alao Olalekan
Let us stand together.
Let us believe in competence.
Let us support Dr. Temitope Ezekiel Oladimeji (OTOPE) for Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency.
The future is people-centered.
The future is inclusive.
The future is OTOPE.
———
Aare Alao Olalekan
Writes from Ward 6, Ona-Ara Local Government, Ibadan
