In the landscape of Ekiti politics, loyalty is not just a word, it is a debt of honor. Today, as the drums of the 2027 and 2031 cycles begin to beat, a clear voice rises from the hills of Omuo to the valleys of Ilawe. It is a voice that rejects political opportunism and celebrates a man who has proven that leadership is about presence, not just power.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu is not a “political migrant.” He did not wait for the weather to be fair before joining the ship. While others jumped from platform to platform in search of convenience, “Agbaman” remained the steady hand through the evolution of our progressive fold, from Alliance of Democracy (AD) to Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and now the All Progressive Congress (APC). He didn’t just join the party; he helped build the house. To those now “jostling” for a ticket after barely six months in our ranks: If you could not make your former party a home, how can you claim to lead ours? A true home-maker stays to fix the roof when it leaks; they don’t run to a neighbor’s mansion when the storm gets tough.
Let the records speak. In 2023, the people of Ekiti South made a choice that shook the political establishment. Sen. Yemi Adaramodu didn’t just defeat an incumbent; he dismantled a legacy of underperformance. He won in the “strongholds” of his opponents, Gbonyin/Aiyekire and Ekiti East, proving that the people value a representative who dines with them over a “Berlin-wall” politician. To the “political neophytes” being cajoled with tales of “Presidency endorsement”: know that Senator Oluremi Tinubu, a woman of peerless integrity and party loyalty, does not endorse “political Merchant” who like to reap where they didn’t sow. She respects the mandate of the grassroots. In Ekiti South, the mandate has already been signed, sealed, and delivered by the people themselves.
Governance is a team sport, and Sen. Yemi Adaramodu is the ultimate team player. It is no secret that when it came time to safeguard the future of Ekiti, it was the South, under Adaramodu’s leadership, that first raised the banner for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO). He didn’t wait for others to lead; he set the pace, ensuring the South became the bedrock of the Governor’s endorsement. Those scheming for 2030 should remember: Only God knows who will see tomorrow. To play “demi-god” today is to invite the humility of the heavens. Our focus is 2026 election, and our focus is Gov. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Senator Yemi Adaramodu in 2027.
Why is Ilawe-Ekiti like a “Mecca and Medina” when Sen. Adaramodu returns from Abuja? It isn’t because of the title of “Senate Spokesman.” It is because he is accessible; his living room is a public square. He eats, dances, and cracks jokes with the very people who gave him their thumbprints. He is impactful; from monthly stipends to food distribution and strategic employment, he has turned “empowerment” from a campaign slogan into a daily reality. He knows his onions; as the voice of the 10th Senate, he has brought prestige to Ekiti South, proving he is a heavyweight in the hallowed chambers of Abuja.
To the schemers and the “Vuvuzelas” of latecomers: Ekiti South is not for sale. We will not trade a performer for a passenger. We will not trade a builder for a tenant. Sen. Yemi Adaramodu has earned his seat through sweat, loyalty, and unmatched grassroots connection. Any affront on his mandate is an affront on the choice of the people. We stand with the man of the people. We stand with Agbaman!
Abraham Seunfunmi Writes from Omuo Ekiti