IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE — Alhaji Abdulhameed Femi Omotayo, popularly known as “OmoOwo,” has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the upcoming legislative elections.Omotayo emerged victorious following the party’s primary election conducted on Wednesday at the Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode.In his acceptance speech, the newly minted candidate framed his victory as the dawn of a “new movement” centered on accessibility and inclusive governance for the district. He expressed gratitude to party delegates and leaders, emphasizing that his candidacy represents a collective vision for the region rather than personal ambition.
“Today is not about one man. It is about the future of Ogun East,” Omotayo stated. “It is about building a Senatorial District where every community feels heard, respected, included, and represented.”
Omotayo, a veteran of the private sector with decades of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, argued that Ogun East requires pragmatic, results-driven leadership over “ceremonial representation.”
He pledged to anchor his general election campaign on four core pillars; equity, justice, peace and progress.
In a bid to modernize constituent relations, the businessman-turned-politician announced plans to launch technologically-enabled constituency offices across the district. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between the electorate and Abuja, ensuring residents can log grievances and receive feedback in real-time.
“I might not be able to resolve all issues, but I promise to respond to all,” Omotayo promised. “The people of Ogun East deserve a Senator who listens, engages, and remains accessible.”The Ogun East Senatorial District is a vast and politically critical region, encompassing nine local government areas and 1,555 polling units across the Ijebu, Remo, and Ogun Waterside communities.
Acknowledging the scale of the district, Omotayo promised to run an issue-based, unifying campaign. He also issued a strategic call to action aimed at younger demographics, noting that youth inclusion and mobilizing first-time voters would be central to his strategy to win the general election.
