My good people of Oye and Ikole Local Governments, the moment has arrived to make a definitive choice for robust, world-class representation. The time for business-as-usual is over. We stand at a crucial juncture, and the choice we make today will determine the pace of development and the quality of life in Ekiti North Constituency (1) for years to come. That choice is clear: Engineer Olaoluwa Dawodu (EOD).
Engr. Olaoluwa Dawodu is not just a young man seeking office; he is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a formidable academic foundation built right here in our soil. His journey began at the prestigious Ekiti State University (EKSU) Formerly University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD), where he earned his Mechanical Engineering degree in 2013. This is an indisputable advantage: a son of the soil who understands our challenges because he was trained here. But EOD’s ambition didn’t stop at EKSU. He went on to attain a Master of Engineering from Western Sydney University, Australia, and now manages a successful Engineering company, Tite Knox Pty Ltd., consulting for global mining giants like Rio-Tinto and BHP. This is the World-Class Exposure we need, a mind that combines local knowledge with international best practices in infrastructure, technology, and economic development.
For too long, the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite being a party built on progressive ideals, has been criticized for not always giving deserving youth a chance to occupy key legislative roles. We have watched as established hands, often with diminishing returns, continue to recycle themselves in power. Engr. Olaoluwa Dawodu is the Litmus Test our party needs to prove its commitment to the future. He is a committed, experienced, and globally exposed youth who possesses the technical skills and innovative mindset to transcend the current efforts of the occupiers of this office. Electing EOD is a powerful statement that our party and our constituency prioritize competence and capacity over mere seniority. The current representation, despite their efforts, has not delivered the transformative impact that a technologically-driven, development-focused individual like EOD can offer. It is time to replace stagnant efforts with strategic, result-oriented representation.
The name Dawodu is synonymous with unflinching loyalty and commitment to progressive politics in Ekiti State. Engr. Olaoluwa is the proud son of Hon. Tokunbo Dawodu, a foundational pillar whose sacrifices and contributions helped build our movement from the ground up. Hon. Tokunbo Dawodu was instrumental in the evolution of our progressive family: from the days of AD to AC, to ACN, and now the APC. His unwavering commitment was key in the emergence of the party in the 2007 election which was later delivered October 16, 2010 and in support of the incumbent, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. EOD doesn’t just inherit a name; he carries a legacy of genuine, grassroots-trained political service and a deep understanding of the party’s ethos.
To the good people of Oye/Ikole Constituency, the time for merely ‘being represented’ is over. We demand a robust representation that is proactive, innovative, and deeply committed to our development. Engr. Olaoluwa Dawodu offers a unique blend: Youthful Energy and Innovation, World-Class Exposure, and Committed Grassroots Training. Let us unite to send a truly deserving representative to the Green Chamber one who will not only speak for us but will engineer our future. Support Engr. Olaoluwa Dawodu for a new era of excellence and development in Oye/Ikole Constituency.
*Babatunde Ayokunle Francis writes from Oye Ekiti.*
