20/08/2026
*A NEW ERA OF ONENESS & PROGRESS*
Leadership is not merely about occupying a position; it is about having the courage to step forward, the willingness to serve, and the humility to put the interests of the people above personal ambitions.
Today, I celebrate my brother, Engr. Adepoju Umar-Faruk (AUF), for choosing to offer himself for public service as a candidate for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ogbomoso North State Constituency, under the Accord Party.
This journey is bigger than a campaign poster. It is about representation, responsibility and the desire to contribute meaningfully to the development of our community. I believe every individual who steps forward to serve deserves to be heard, questioned and assessed based on character, competence, vision and commitment to the people.
I also recognise the importance of unity in our community. Politics may give us different opinions and affiliations, but it should never take away our respect for one another. We can disagree politically and still remain brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours.
To the people of Ogbomoso North and Oyo State, this is a time to pay attention to the issues that affect us—education, employment, infrastructure, healthcare, security, youth development, women empowerment and the overall welfare of our people.
Let us listen to what every candidate has to offer. Let us ask questions. Let us examine their records, character and plans. Most importantly, let us participate in the democratic process responsibly and make choices based on what we genuinely believe will serve our communities.
To my brother, AUF, I wish you wisdom, strength, humility and the courage to remain committed to the people throughout this journey. May your desire to serve be guided by sincerity and may you always remember that public office is ultimately a responsibility to the people.
May this political season bring healthy conversations rather than division, unity rather than hatred, and progress rather than setbacks.
Our community deserves leadership that listens. Our people deserve representation that works. Our future deserves our collective attention.
May peace, wisdom and progress guide us all. 🙏
AUF × OY — Together for Oneness & Progress.