Odun Inspires

In the journey of a people toward progress, there comes a time when leadership must be defined not by noise, but by results. Not by promises, but by performance. Not by title, but by track record.

It is within this context that many stakeholders in Ondo Central Senatorial District have declared that Senator Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire, SAN represents the only way to good governance for the district.

Good governance is not an accident. It is the product of competence, character, capacity, and compassion. It is the ability to understand the law and use it to serve the people. It is the courage to speak truth to power while bringing dividends of democracy to the doorstep of the common man. By all measures, Senator Adegbonmire embodies these qualities.

His credentials are not in doubt. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, he brings deep knowledge of the law to public service. As a Ranking Senator, he understands the inner workings of the National Assembly and the importance of seniority in legislative business. As a grassroots politician, he maintains strong connection with his constituents across the six local government areas of Ondo Central.

A review of his first term shows impact across key sectors. In legislation, Senator Adegbonmire has sponsored and co-sponsored bills with direct bearing on the lives of ordinary citizens. These include bills on education aimed at securing the future of young people, bills on agriculture to empower farmers and improve food security, bills on judicial reform to strengthen justice delivery, and bills on social welfare to protect vulnerable groups. His legislative intervention has been described by observers as having a human face.

In representation, Ondo Central has found in him a voice that cannot be ignored in the chambers of the National Assembly. During budget defence and oversight functions, he has consistently protected the interests of the district. His knowledge of parliamentary rules, coupled with his network across party lines, has enabled him to lobby effectively for projects and defend the district’s share of federal presence.

In constituency development, his footprint is evident. Classrooms have been built and renovated to provide a conducive learning environment for children. Solar-powered boreholes have been commissioned to address the problem of access to clean water in several communities. Healthcare outreaches have been conducted, bringing medical relief to thousands. Youth empowerment programmes have trained beneficiaries in various skills and provided them with starter packs. Women have received grants to support and expand their small businesses. Students have benefited from scholarships and bursaries. Traditional institutions across the district have also received support and recognition.

Political analysts argue that this record is what good governance looks like. It is visible. It is measurable. It is felt by the people at the grassroots.

Four years, they contend, is enough to test a public servant. Senator Adegbonmire, they insist, has passed that test. He did not come to the Senate to learn on the job. He came prepared, and from his first day in office, he hit the ground running because of his prior understanding of the system.

Yet, stakeholders maintain that the assignment is not finished. There are still more schools to build, more communities to electrify, more youths to empower, more federal projects to attract to the district, and more laws to make for the good of the people.

The argument for continuity is therefore gaining traction across Ondo Central. Proponents insist that replacing him now would amount to returning to square one. It would mean sending a freshman to a legislative chamber where seniority and experience determine influence. It would mean losing the district’s voice at the table where critical national decisions are made. Ultimately, it would mean delaying the development of the district.

The popular sentiment in the district is captured in the slogan: One good term deserves another. The reward for good work, they say, is more work. The political equation being advanced is simple: 4+4 = 8. Eight years of quality representation. Eight years of purposeful leadership. Eight years of good governance for Ondo Central.

Supporters of the Senator maintain that the district cannot afford to gamble with its future. They argue that there is no need to experiment with leadership when there is already a proven performer in office. According to them, Senator Adegbonmire is tested. He is trusted. He is working.

For many in Ondo Central, the road to good governance is clear. It has a name. It has a face. It has a track record. That road, they insist, is Senator Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire, SAN.

The call across the district is for consolidation of the gains recorded so far and for completion of the work that began in 2023. The message from his supporters is direct: Follow who know road.

OmoEkunLeekansi.  

One good term deserves another.  

4+4 for good governance.

The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan AIyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Chief Segun Odusanya as the new Head of Public Service of the State, with effect from June 6, 2026.

His appointment follows the retirement of Mr. Bayo Philips from service. The Governor thanked Mr. Philips for his contributions to the development of the State and wished him well in his future endeavours.

Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the new Head of Service to bring his wealth of experience to bare on the service towards driving the OUR EASE administration to the desired destination.

Chief Odusanya was born on 6th February, 1967 into the family of Venerable and Mrs. Emmanuel Odusanya (both of blessed memory). For his Primary and Secondary Education, he attended St. Peter’s Primary School Ile-Oluji and Gboluji Anglican Grammar School between 1972 and 1983.

In continuation of his Education, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University (then University of Ife) from where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B. Agric.) in 1989. He returned to the same prestigious institution for his Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (P.G.D.M.S.) which he obtained in 1992. In furtherance to his quest for more knowledge, he gained admission to the University of Ado-Ekiti in 1998 to pursue his Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) which he obtained in year 2000.

Chief Odusanya joined the Ondo State Public Service in September, 1995 and had served in various Ministries and Agencies until his appointment as a Permanent Secretary in year 2019. He served at various times as Permanent Secretary in Min. of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, Ondo State Civil Service Commission, Min. of Transport and at present Min. of Agric. and Forestry. He is currently the Chairman, forum of Permanent Secretaries in Ondo State.

Chief Odusanya belongs to many professional bodies and is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (FCIPM); Chattered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (FCIPAN) and fellow Chattered Institute of Local Government Administration (FCLA). He is happily married to Lady Oluwatoyin Odusanya and is blessed with three children.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. 

June 5, 2026.

The political situation in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress requires urgent attention from all well-meaning stakeholders of our great party.

It has become clear that only the APC National Working Committee can put things right politically in Ondo State today. The party in the state is drifting due to recent developments that threaten our unity, internal cohesion, and electoral prospects.

Both the APC Congress and the Primaries in Ondo State, supervised by Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, ended up in stalemate. A process that was meant to strengthen the party has instead created division, bitterness, and suspicion among members. Loyal party faithful who participated in good faith are now disillusioned because the exercise lacked fairness and transparency.

A stalemate in such critical party processes signals a failure of leadership and impartiality. It indicates that the level playing field required for internal democracy was not provided. When the umpire abandons neutrality and takes sides, the entire process loses credibility.

It is unfortunate that Governor Ayedatiwa has turned against the interest of the people by imposing an unpopular candidate against the wish of the majority in Ondo State. This action contradicts the progressive ideals of the APC and violates the principle of internal democracy which is the foundation of any serious political party.

Imposition has never helped any political party. It breeds resentment among members. It destroys morale and commitment. It creates the ground for anti-party activities. And ultimately, it hands victory to the opposition. Ondo State must not be allowed to go down that road.

The strength of the APC has always been its internal democracy. If we cannot practice justice within our party, we cannot preach it to Nigerians. If we cannot respect the will of our own members, we cannot ask the electorate to trust us with power.

This State Communication therefore calls on the APC National Working Committee to urgently intervene in the affairs of Ondo State APC. The NWC remains the conscience of the party and the final arbiter in moments of crisis. The Committee has a constitutional and moral duty to protect the integrity of party processes and prevent the party from self-destruction.

We are not asking for special favour for any aspirant. We are demanding fairness for all. We are asking that the people be allowed to choose their leaders through a free, fair, and credible process that reflects the will of the majority.

Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa is the Governor of Ondo State and deserves respect for that office. However, the APC is bigger than any individual. The party belongs to all members who laboured for its growth. No one should be allowed to subvert the collective interest of the party for personal reasons.

Ondo State APC members are loyal and disciplined. But loyalty must not be taken for granted. When people are pushed to the wall by impunity and imposition, the party will be the ultimate loser.

We therefore urge the National Chairman and members of the NWC to act swiftly. Set up a credible mechanism to resolve the stalemate that characterized our Congress and Primaries. Give Ondo State a process that is transparent and acceptable to all stakeholders. Give us a candidate that truly represents the choice of the majority of our members.

The 2027 general elections are approaching. If we get Ondo State right, we will win together. If we get it wrong, we will all suffer the consequences. The time to act is now.

We reaffirm our belief in the APC, in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and in the progressive ideals that brought us together. We must not allow impunity and imposition to destroy our party in Ondo State.

Only the NWC can put things right. We trust the NWC to act in the best interest of the party.

God bless the All Progressives Congress.  

God bless Ondo State.  

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

          Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire 

Comrade John Samuel O. 

National convener, United Voice for Progress in Nigeria

It is not possible to finish a major assignment in just one term. This is a fundamental truth of governance, development, and nation building. Transformational leadership is not a 100-meter dash. It is a marathon that demands patience, strategic planning, institutional memory, and sustained implementation.

In four years, a leader can only lay the foundation. The first term is often spent diagnosing inherited problems, designing solutions, building consensus, and initiating critical reforms. The real dividends of those reforms, the roads, the schools, the jobs, the economic stability, usually materialize in the second term when the foundation has settled and the structures are strong enough to carry the weight of progress.

That is why the President is asking for a second term. The Renewed Hope Agenda was never designed as a four-year experiment. It is a long-term blueprint to reposition Nigeria. In the last four years, we have seen bold decisions taken to stabilize the economy, secure our communities, and restore Nigeria’s standing in the world. Fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, massive investments in agriculture and infrastructure, and the restructuring of our security architecture were necessary but painful first steps. 

To abandon these reforms mid-way would be to waste the sacrifices Nigerians have already made. It would mean returning to the cycle of policy reversals that has kept us stagnant for decades. Continuity allows us to consolidate gains, correct mistakes, and complete ongoing projects. It gives investors confidence. It gives citizens hope. It gives our children a future worth inheriting.

The same logic of continuity and completion applies to Ondo Central Senatorial District.

Senator Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire, SAN is the people's senator. His emergence was not an accident. It was a deliberate choice by the good people of Ondo Central who saw in him the competence, character, and capacity to represent them at the highest level.

As a Ranking Senator, he does not need an introduction to the workings of the National Assembly. He does not need two years to learn the rules. From day one, he hit the ground running. He understands how to lobby, how to negotiate, and how to bring federal presence to his constituency. That institutional knowledge is an asset we cannot afford to discard.

He has started well. The evidence is across the six local government areas of Ondo Central. In legislation, he has sponsored and co-sponsored bills that touch the lives of ordinary people: bills on education, agriculture, judicial reform, and social welfare. At committee level, he has been a strong voice for Ondo State, ensuring that our interests are protected during budget defence and oversight functions.

In constituency development, his footprint is visible. Classrooms have been built and renovated. Solar-powered boreholes have been commissioned to provide clean water. Healthcare outreaches have been conducted. Thousands of youths and women have been trained and empowered with starter packs and grants to begin small businesses. Our traditional institutions have been given due recognition and support. Our students have received scholarships and bursaries. Our roads and public facilities have received federal attention because we have a Senator who knows who to call and what buttons to press.

But the work is not finished. The assignment is still ongoing.

There are more bills to be passed. There are more schools to be built. There are more communities to be electrified. There are more young people to be taken off the streets and given a livelihood. There are more federal projects to be attracted to Ondo Central. Four years is enough to start, but not enough to finish.

One good term deserves another. This is not just a political slogan. It is a principle of fairness and reward for performance. When a servant performs well, you do not sack him. You re-engage him to complete the task. We have seen what Senator Adegbonmire can do in four years. Imagine what he will do in eight with the experience, networks, and goodwill he has already gathered.

The mathematics is simple and the logic is clear: 4+4 = 8. Eight years of quality representation. Eight years of uninterrupted development. Eight years of a strong voice in Abuja speaking for Ondo Central. 

We have tested him and he has delivered. He is not a learner. He is not a stranger to power. He is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who understands the law. He is a Ranking Senator who understands the Senate. He is a grassroots man who understands his people.

To change him now would be to go back to square one. It would mean sending a freshman to a chamber where seniority matters. It would mean losing our place at the table where key decisions are made. It would mean delaying our own progress.

Let us be wise. Let us consolidate on the gains of the last four years. Let us complete the assignment we started together in 2023. The foundation has been laid. The pillars are rising. Let the man who started the building complete it.

This is not about Senator Adegbonmire alone. It is about Ondo Central. It is about our future. It is about ensuring that our children inherit a senatorial district that is better than the one we met.

So as we approach 2027, let us remember: development is not an event. It is a process. And processes require time. 

Let us reward competence with continuity. Let us reward performance with a second mandate.

#Follow who know road.

#OmoEkunLeekansi  

#OneGoodTermDeservesAnother  

#4+4=8

Dear Distinguished Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (SAN),

At this crucial and sensitive moment, when thousands of your supporters, admirers, and well-wishers eagerly await the outcome of the just-concluded APC primary election, it is important to remind you that your legacy of service remains intact and your contributions to the development of Ondo Central and the Nation cannot be erased by temporary circumstances.

Since your election into the Senate, you have demonstrated uncommon brilliance, courage and commitment to good governance. Through your legislative contributions, constituency projects, empowerment programmes, educational interventions and relentless advocacy for the welfare of your people, you have proven yourself to be a passionate leader driven by purpose. Your tenure has brought hope to many communities and inspired countless young people who see in you a model of purposeful leadership.

As political events unfold, we encourage you not to be discouraged at this sensitive period. History has shown that great leaders often pass through moments of uncertainty before reaching greater heights. The goodwill you have earned through hard work, accessibility and impactful representation continues to speak loudly on your behalf. The voices of the people who have benefited from your services and generosity cannot be silenced.

Today, many sons and daughters of Akure and Ondo Central stand firmly behind you. They recognize your sacrifices, appreciate your achievements and believe that your best days of service are still ahead. Regardless of the challenges of the moment, your supporters remain hopeful and steadfast in their belief that justice, fairness and truth will prevail.

I therefore urge you to remain strong, focused and prayerful. The journey of leadership is not always smooth, but perseverance has always been the hallmark of great statesmen. The confidence and trust reposed in you by the people are products of years of dedication and selfless services.

As we await the final outcome of the just concluded primary election, we are convinced that there will be joy at the end of it all. The same GOD who has guided you thus far will perfect all that concerns you. 

May this season ultimately bring good news, renewed strength and greater opportunities for you to continue serving the people. Keep your head high, my Distinguished Senator. Your works speak for you, your people stand with you, and your future remains bright. Good luck, Sir.

Education remains a strong foundation for societal growth and sustainable development.

In his commitment to quality education and infrastructure across Ondo Central, Distinguished Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, facilitated the construction and renovation of L.A Primary School, Erinla, Ondo West LGA.

The project provides pupils and teachers with a safer, modern learning environment to improve education standards in the community.

- Renovation of dilapidated classroom structures

- Construction of new classroom blocks  

- Roofing and ceiling works

- Plastering and painting of classrooms

- Replacement of damaged doors and windows

- Rehabilitation of floors and walls

- Provision of lockers and chairs for pupils

- Construction of toilet facilities

- General improvement of the school environment

This intervention reflects Sen. Adegbonmire’s dedication to educational advancement, community development, and the welfare of Ondo Central people.

The completed project will positively impact pupils, teachers, and the entire Erinla community while promoting quality education and grassroots development.

#OmoEkunLeekansi  

#OneGoodTermDeservesAnother  

#4+4