Like the Yoruba adage says, “Bi a bá rìn débi t’ojú ń rí, a ó tún rìn débi t’ẹsẹ̀ ń gbé wa lọ” — when a man walks as far as his eyes can see, he will still walk as far as his legs can carry him. For Dr. Temitope Oladimeji, popularly known as OTOPE, the journey toward national leadership is guided by clear vision and steady steps rooted in focus and determination.
OTOPE has set his sights on representing the people of Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections, driven by a long-standing commitment to service, accountability, and purposeful leadership.
Those familiar with his political trajectory describe him as a man who understands that Rome was not built in a day. Like a farmer who patiently tills the soil, plants the seed, and waits for the rains, OTOPE’s ambition is one nurtured over time — through grassroots engagement, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the needs of his people.
In political circles across Egbeda and Ona-Ara, his aspiration is seen as a parable of preparation meeting opportunity. Just as a shepherd must first know his flock before leading it across difficult terrain, OTOPE has spent years listening, observing, and aligning himself with the yearnings of the constituency. To him, representation is not about occupying a seat, but about being the voice where silence has endured too long.
Supporters say his calm disposition reflects the wisdom in the saying, “Still waters run deep.” Beneath the quiet focus lies a firm determination to pursue legislation and advocacy that can attract development, empower youths, and strengthen community welfare.
As consultations continue ahead of 2027, many constituents believe that with focus as his compass and determination as his engine, OTOPE is positioning himself not merely to contest an election, but to answer a call — the call to serve, to represent, and to deliver.
In the end, as the elders say, “The one who knows where the rain began to beat him will know where to dry his body.” For OTOPE, the past has shaped the present, and the present is steadily preparing the ground for 2027. He lives with his people and knows their wants. Dr. Temitope Oladimeji is ready to serve with courage, integrity and accountability.
