“This is not a demand for patronage, but a call for fairness and political equity. Our people are watching, and they deserve to be seen, heard, and represented.”
‘Ado-Odo/Ota LG Deserves Recognition’ – Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko Writes President Tinubu
A leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and grassroots mobilizer in Ogun State, Hon. Olusegun Ojolowo-Ojuko, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, appealing for urgent federal recognition and appointments for the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, which he described as the “number one performing APC local government in the South-West” during the 2023 presidential election.
Ojolowo-Ojuko, a former Senior Special Assistant on Housing to Governor Dapo Abiodun, expressed his deep respect for the President while reminding him of the extraordinary electoral support Ado-Odo/Ota delivered during the last elections.
“Despite our unwavering loyalty, our federal constituency has yet to receive any form of federal appointment—no Special Advisers, no Board Chairmen, no Directors-General, not even Senior or Special Assistants to the President,” Ojolowo-Ojuko lamented.
In his heartfelt message, Ojolowo-Ojuko recalled his active involvement in APC’s successful campaigns at both the local and senatorial levels, noting that his letter was a continuation of earlier communications where he had extended congratulations on the President’s Supreme Court victory.
Citing election figures, he pointed out that Ado-Odo/Ota ranked fifth among the top 137 local governments in the South-West based on APC presidential votes—with 46,558 votes. However, unlike others on the list, Ado-Odo/Ota was the only top-performing LGA actually won by the APC, making it the most effective local government base for the party in the region.
“This distinction makes Ado-Odo/Ota the number one performing APC local government across the entire South-West. Such a monumental achievement deserves recognition and federal inclusion,” he argued.
The letter also emphasized the strategic political weight of the constituency, highlighting its over 400,000 registered voters and the potential to deliver more than 100,000 votes in future elections if fully mobilized through federal inclusion.
Quoting a Yoruba proverb, Ojolowo-Ojuko added poignantly, “As the Yoruba adage goes: Omo eleran ko gbodo je eegun — the child of a meat seller should not be left to gnaw on bones. We gave our all and deserve more than silence.”
He appealed for the nomination of qualified indigenes of Ado-Odo/Ota into key federal positions to reward loyalty, reinforce grassroots mobilization, and strengthen support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This is not a demand for patronage, but a call for fairness and political equity. Our people are watching, and they deserve to be seen, heard, and represented.”
Ojolowo-Ojuko concluded the letter with prayers for the President’s continued wisdom and health as he leads Nigeria into a new chapter of growth and stability.
Read the full letter below;
Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency: Olusegun Ojolowo-Ojuko Writes President Tinubu
Open Letter to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Your Excellency,
Permit me to humbly reach out through this open letter, as it appears the most direct and effective means of communication in these times. I do so with deep respect and unwavering commitment to the ideals of service and patriotism that you so passionately uphold.
I am one of the many loyal foot soldiers who worked tirelessly during the last general elections to ensure victory for our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), across multiple levels. I served as Director of Campaigns both at the local level in Ado-Odo/Ota and at the senatorial level in Ogun West. I also had the honour of leading the advance team for the Governor during the campaign period.
Sir,I had earlier written to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved affirmation by the Supreme Court. That landmark judgment not only reaffirmed the mandate freely given to you by the Nigerian people but also reinforced our collective confidence in your vision to lead our great nation through 2027 — and, by the grace of God, potentially until 2031.
In that same letter, I respectfully noted that the people of Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency remain steadfastly loyal to your leadership — a loyalty that was clearly reflected in the outcome of the 2023 general elections, which you won convincingly. I also pointed out that, despite our unwavering support, we are yet to be considered for a federal appointment.
Once again, I write to respectfully bring this matter to your attention. It is both urgent and deeply symbolic.
The people of Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency — proudly the ancestral home of the Awori people — played a pivotal role in the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 Presidential Election. Our performance was not only exceptional within Ogun State, but also stood out among 137 local governments across the entire South-West geopolitical zone.
To illustrate this, allow me to share the electoral performance figures:
Top Results from the 137 local governments in the South-West in the 2023 Presidential Election
| Rank | Local Government | State | Votes for APC |
| 1 | Alimosho | Lagos | 71,326 |
| 2 | Amuwo-Odofin | Lagos | 55,547 |
| 3 | Oshodi-Isolo | Lagos | 51,020 |
| 4 | Ikorodu | Lagos | 50,353 |
| 5 | Ado-Odo/Ota | Ogun | 46,558 |
| 6 | Akure South | Ondo | 45,694 |
| 7 | Ado-Ekiti | Ekiti | 28,751 |
| 8 | Osogbo | Osun | 27,474 |
| 9 | Ibadan North | Oyo | 28,416 |
While Ado-Odo/Ota came fifth overall in votes cast for the APC, it is important to note that the four LGAs ahead of us—though with marginally higher numbers—were won by opposition parties. This distinction makes Ado-Odo/Ota the number one performing APC local government across the entire South-West. Such a monumental achievement deserves recognition and federal inclusion.
Regrettably, despite our contributions and unwavering loyalty, our Federal Constituency and local government has yet to receive any form of federal appointment—no Special Advisers, no Board Chairmen, no Directors-General, not even Senior or Special Assistants to the President.
Your Excellency, this is disheartening for a community that gave so much and asked for so little. As the Yoruba adage goes: “Omo eleran ko gbodo je eegun”, meaning “the child of a meat seller should not be left to gnaw on bones.” We, the people of Ado-Odo/Ota, humbly seek what is due to us—not as a favour, but as a recognition of merit and loyalty.
With a current registered voter strength of over 400,000, Ado-Odo/Ota holds significant strategic electoral importance. If properly mobilized and engaged through federal presence and appointments, this local government alone has the potential to deliver over 100,000 votes in future elections.
In view of the above, we respectfully appeal to Your Excellency to consider qualified sons and daughters of Ado-Odo/Ota for federal appointments in your administration. We believe this will not only honour our contributions but will also serve as a motivation for continued grassroots support for your Renewed Hope Agenda.
May the Almighty God continue to strengthen you with wisdom and good health as you lead our great nation to greater heights.
God bless the President.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Respectfully,
Hon. Olusegun Ojolowo-Ojuko
Former SSA on Housing to His Excellency,
Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR (Governor, Ogun State)
