A youth parliamentarian, Hon. Olamilekan Hammed Adekunle, has emerged as the unopposed candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat representing Akinyele Constituency II ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adekunle, who is popular in Nollywood and youth circles for his works as a professional videographer and Director of Photography in the Yoruba movie industry, was returned unopposed during the party’s primary election held in Akinyele Local Government.
Speaking shortly after his emergence, Adekunle expressed appreciation to party leaders at the local government and ward levels, delegates, and supporters for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to leverage his experience as a youth parliamentarian to provide quality representation, while prioritising youth inclusion, education and empowerment if elected into office.
According to him, politics should not be left solely in the hands of the older generation, stressing that young people with ideas, energy and grassroots appeal must also be given opportunities to serve.
“I am deeply honoured by this unanimous endorsement. This is not just about me; it is about a new generation of leadership that understands the struggles of the people, especially youths, students and artisans at the grassroots,” he said.
He added that his focus would be on education support, youth empowerment, creative industry development and community-driven legislation capable of impacting residents of Akinyele Constituency II positively.
Adekunle disclosed that his political journey began in 2013 under the Accord Party, where he actively participated in grassroots mobilisation and youth advocacy.
The ADC candidate was among the 10 youths selected to represent Oyo State at the maiden National Youth Conference held in Abuja in 2021, a development he described as a turning point in his leadership experience.
Currently serving as a member of the second assembly of the Oyo State Youth Parliament, Adekunle has also participated in several community development initiatives across his constituency.
During his first term as a youth parliamentarian, he distributed about 5,000 notebooks to selected primary schools within Akinyele Constituency II as part of efforts to support basic education and encourage learning among pupils in rural communities.
Some stakeholders within the party described Adekunle as a bridge between politics, youth advocacy and the creative industry.
A party chieftain in the constituency stated that the decision to adopt him unopposed was based on his grassroots connection and commitment to youth development.
“Olamilekan represents the future many young people have been yearning for in politics. His popularity has grown considerably because he has remained accessible to the people and has consistently shown passion for grassroots engagement and youth mobilisation even before seeking elective office,” the party leader said.
Beyond politics, Adekunle has built a career in the entertainment industry as a Director of Photography and mentor to aspiring filmmakers within the Yoruba movie sector.
He is also known for mentoring young creatives interested in videography, movie production and cinematography, while serving as a career coach to youths seeking opportunities in the creative economy.
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