As the race for the 2027 general elections gathers momentum in Ogun State, a new voice is rising strongly in Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency: Hon. Tunji Bankole, an accomplished engineer, seasoned businessman, and dedicated grassroots politician who is positioning himself as the credible alternative to bring genuine development and representation to the area.
An indigene of the Awori Kingdom in Ota, Hon. Bankole traces his roots to the Obasogun Royal Family in Ilogbo Ota, the Ilekemo Royal Family in Itele Ota, and the Dada-Erin Family in Ilata Ota making him a true prince of the soil with deep cultural and communal ties.
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Hon. Tunji Bankole is a trained engineer with hands-on experience in construction contracting. A versatile entrepreneur engaged in buying & selling, importation, exportation, and large-scale business operations and consistent grassroots politician who has contested multiple elections without compromising his principles.
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Bankole has run for Chairmanship of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government under the PDP (last election cycle) emerged as the party’s candidate despite allegations of irregularities, violence, and rigging that marred the process. Governorship of Ogun State under the Young Democratic Party (YDP) in 2019 recorded a commendable performance across all 20 local government areas of Ogun State. Ogun State House of Assembly in 2023 stepped down in support of Hon. Barr. Seyi Ojugbele, demonstrating maturity and party loyalty.
Despite these setbacks, he has never wavered in his commitment to the people. Through personal and community-funded initiatives, Bankole has sponsored numerous visible projects across Ado-Odo/Ota from infrastructure support to youth empowerment and social interventions earning him the reputation of a “full-fledged community man” who delivers even without holding elective office.
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Hon. Tunji Bankole Known for his discipline, zero tolerance for excuses, and unwavering focus on results, Hon. Tunji Bankole is positioning himself as the candidate who will: Prioritise infrastructural renewal roads, electricity, water, and healthcare facilities. Drive youth empowerment through skills acquisition, entrepreneurship support, and job creation programmes. Promote inclusive governance ensuring every ward, community, and interest group in Ado-Odo/Ota feels represented and also ready to fight corruption and inefficiency in project execution and public fund management
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Why Now? With the constituency yearning for purposeful representation, accountability, and accelerated development, many stakeholders believe Hon. Bankole combines the right mix of experience, integrity, local roots, and proven people-centered leadership to deliver real change in 2027.
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As political parties begin candidate screening and primaries, the name “Tunji Bankole” is increasingly being mentioned as the man on a mission to rescue Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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