Adewale Adesanya – The Rising Star in Remo’s Political Renaissance

The Remo Federal Constituency bye-election may have ended with expected winners and losers, but the race revealed a figure whose political impact extends beyond the ballot box. That figure is Michael Adewale Adesanya—a 37-year-old technocrat, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose campaign and ideas have captured the imagination of many in Remo and beyond.

Born and raised in Emuren under Sagamu Local Government, Adewale represents a new generation of leadership in Ogun politics. His academic and professional trajectory speaks volumes about his global exposure and capacity for innovation. A First-Class graduate of Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, he later distinguished himself as an Africa Scholar at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business in the United States. Professionally, he worked with multinational brands including Procter & Gamble, Jumia, and Gap Inc. in San Francisco before co-founding Suplias, a Y Combinator-backed startup, and later launching Oris, a platform designed to create job opportunities and enhance workforce management in Nigeria.

For many, such credentials alone make Adewale a compelling prospect. Yet, his venture into politics was far from straightforward. Contesting under the Labour Party, he faced structural challenges that underscored the flaws of Nigeria’s political system. The party was embroiled in leadership disputes, court battles, and conflicting claims over tenure, which eventually disrupted candidate nominations and left Adewale’s ambition hanging in uncertainty.

Despite the turbulence, his candidacy drew unusual attention. Across towns and villages in Remo, young people and professionals openly admired his blend of competence, global exposure, and grassroots connection. On social media platforms, the conversation tilted in his favour, with many describing him as the kind of leader Remo needs for renewal.

“If not that I can’t do anti-party, his profile is quite compelling,” confessed one party loyalist.

“He should bring Y Combinator to Remo; many startups here need funding. It’s time we have a Remo Tech Hub,” said a tech-savvy youth, echoing the sentiments of many young entrepreneurs eager for innovation-driven development.

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What makes Adewale distinct is that his influence does not rest solely on politics. Through the Adewale Students Conference (ASC), he has directly impacted more than 5,000 students, offering mentorship, scholarships, and exposure to STEM education. His Womenpreneur Initiative has disbursed interest-free loans to over 100 women entrepreneurs, with a target of reaching 1,000 beneficiaries in the coming year. In healthcare, his interventions include the renovation and upgrading of primary health centres across local communities—programs that endeared him to residents long before the elections.

His campaign’s three-point agenda—Education, Empowerment, and Social Infrastructure—was simple but resonant. In a political space often dominated by recycled elites, Adewale presented himself as a credible alternative who blends grassroots service with global competence.

Observers argue that his emergence has enriched the political discourse in Remo. Beyond votes, he has forced conversations around innovation, youth empowerment, and the modernization of the local economy. By doing so, he has highlighted what many describe as “a political renaissance” in Remo.

One voter, overwhelmed with enthusiasm, put it bluntly: “This guy should be the face of Sagamu.… I LOVE YOU, ADEWALE.”

The 2025 bye-election may not have produced a parliamentary seat for Michael Adewale Adesanya, but it did something perhaps more significant—it cemented his status as one of the most promising leaders of Remo’s future. With a growing support base and a clear vision, his political journey seems only to have begun.

For Adewale, the ballot may have delayed the mandate, but it did not diminish the dream. For Remo, his emergence has planted the seeds of a new political dawn.