Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) is a governorship Aspirant in Oyo State in 2027.
He has recently been speaking on Leadership Models, Leadership development and requisites for good leadership.
As expected, he places much emphasis on using these leadership models for the Pacesetter State.
Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem has displayed a capability uncommon among political players and aspirants to public office. He is well versed and prepared to lead.
He has a blueprint and a panacea for the daunting inadequacies plaguing leadership and development. Such a trait stands him out as a PRIMUS INTER PARES, a first among equals.
In his latest treatise on Leadership Models, he spoke about Reimagining Nation Building through Ethical Leadership and the Power of Collective Purposes.
The full text reads:
The idea that nations can be built with absolutism of ideas from a select few or an infinitesimally small group is wild and somewhat illusionary.
Great nations are made from the cohesiveness of thoughts and the collectivism of ideas and reasonings, which stem from a deep commitment and alignment of purpose from all stakeholders, most importantly, the young population of any country or social setting and context.
I have previously expressed my strong trust in the judgment of youths, believing in them as catalysts of progress, movers of growth, development, and eventual prosperity.
They represent the idealness of our political, corporate, and informal communities, and their energy, brilliance, and strong will are assets to the country.
More importantly, I have relentlessly preached for the importance of ethical leadership and flooding our political space with persons of integrity and good conscience.
I keep this understanding alive, and wish to commend Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state for raising similar charges and conviction at Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, at its third convocation ceremony held recently.
He emphasised the importance of young people engaging in politics for the benefit of today and the future of the country, – and I see it as a very relevant charge for the fresh graduates.
come around, we must create a level playing field where their ideas, not deep pockets, are the currency.
I urge that the political parties extend that vision as preached at the Precious Cornerstone University’s Convocation, to reforming our political scene, and dissociate politics from excessive financial burdens, as well allow talented individuals to contribute without being weighed down by monetary constraints.
Notwithstanding, I wish to charge Nigerians, especially the good people of Oyo state, to rededicate and recommit to active political participation and awareness.
There are no shortcuts to having a society that responds to our immediate and long-term desires; we must participate and not stay on the sidelines or act as spectators. Young people must especially feel hungry and thirsty to be part of the process at all times, and subscribe to good character, integrity, and accountability.
We can have an Oyo State governance structure that serves its people squarely according to their expectations and needs, and not the privileged few.
This is a realistic goal, achievable with gentlemen and women of conscience. It is a future within our grasp, which demands our collective resolve to build a nation worthy of our highest aspirations.
The question is not whether we can achieve this ideal, but whether we will.
AKK! Aseyori ni tiwa.
AKK! Ajose Ajoje.
AKK! A task that must be done.
