Why I Am Aiming At The Presidency And Not House Of Reps —Ajadi

Despite a relatively short time of coming on stage, his profile has been soaring, especially among the youths and young-minded.

In this interview with journalist, Mr Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, of the All Nigerian Youths (ANY) Reoriented Initiative provides more insight into his political aspiration.

We hear that you are interested in running for the office of the president of Nigeria come 2023; are you not intimidated seeing the calibre of other contenders for that same office?

Ii cannot be intimidate. The only reason that should make me to be afraid is, one, if I am going on my own. Two, if the other contenders are bigger and stronger than the person who said I should go for the office. If not, then I should not be afraid.

I am someone who respects what the creator has instructed, that is what is most important in life, but that does not mean that I do not have other qualities for the job.  First and foremost, I am a Nigerian, who has been playing his role for the development of humanity in his own small but impactful way before now.  I am an entrepreneur, with employees working for him, paying my tax and paying salaries that sustain families. I have also been involved in philanthropy helping to make life easy for those I can reach in my own unique way. The last festive period was an example, we did our thing the way we have been doing it, not to show off, but acting the way we are. The evidences are still in my offices.

There is a saying that the average man is a political animal. Because of the positions that I hold, I am involved in a lot of consultations, decision making that affect the lives and businesses of people, that bring development or also affect the policies of government positively and other wise.

Aside your involvement in the grassroots politics and mobiliation of people in your area, what other things do you possess that you think are of use to your decision to become president.

Thank you for that question. What some of us do not understand, is that there are many of us have been playing major political roles, even from the grassroots without making noise about it.

I have been saying it that my people in Oyo use to make a proverb that kingmakers do not look like kings themselves, except when it becomes their turn to emerge. But will you say that they are not useful or important? My answer is no.

–Mr Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo-

From a long time, we have been involved in the acceptance and emergence of some other people of note, without making noise about it. But now, we see that the time is right to provide a candidate that can carry our ideas through, and bring real development to Nigerians.

I Olufemi AJadi Ountoyinbo, by the grace of God is the national president of All Nigeria Youth Reoriented Movement, with membership drawn from different states and regions of the country.

We have been politically active in the country especially in the area of youth mobiliationn and grassroots political sensitisation during elections. We would be using all the experience to make things better for our country.

I have been active at Community Development Association (CDA) level in Ibafo area of Ogun for years before now, where we have been working with a number of political associations and agencies relating to community development, regional growth and environmental safety.

In brief, how would you describe yourself, especially to those who do not know you and would be wondering where you are coming from?

I am an entrepreneur and founder/managing Director of Bullion Global, a firm involved in the production of respected brands in the beverage market.

I am also a member of the Board of Directors of The Eagle Newsmedia, an integrated news media organisation which also organises trainings and media awards.

I am widely travelled for business negotiations and also on leisure. But above all, I am a Nigerian who wants the best for his country.

I am married and have children. Besides that, I have employees in my companies.

What experience qualifies you for the office of president of the country? Why not House of Reps or Senate first.

With every sense of respect,  I am not indicating interest to run for Nigeria’s presidency to fulfil a personal desire or ambition. It is something I am doing because of a divine call. I am saying that the decision to run for the office of the president is not about Olufemi Ajadi alone- it is an instruction from above. So, when journalists ask me my greatest qualification for the job, I say God. And when you have God in anything, you have all.

Why I am not going for the House of Representatives of the Senate is because that is not what I was instructed to go for, doing so would be acting on my own desires. So, I can tell you that I do not have the divine authority to go for any other office other than the presidency, for now.

-Mr Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo-

Tell us, what you consider the major problem of Nigeria that if elected you would go headlong and tackle?

I will repeat the answer that I have been giving to other journalists who have asked this question. And that answer is quality Leadership.

Nigeria has so much crude oil and is among the biggest exporters. Aside crude oil, several other important mineral resources are found in Nigeria. I remember reading reports saying that all the local governments in the country have natural resources that can help them to grow and develop without assistance from the Federal Government. If this is true, why then is Nigeria having economic challenges? Why are people hungry, why are things not working the way they should work?  Nigeria has natural resources, people and good weather, but she does not have the good leadership needed to manage all these resources and make Nigeria great.

God has blessed us with what we need to develop, but the leadership to make this possible is not there.

Good leadership would find a solution to the challenge of insecurity in the country, the issue of a bad economy, the challenge of hunger et cetra.

The country needs people who will lead by example, and you see that many people will follow. If also the leader is weak or bad, many followers will be weak and bad.

How do you react to the assertion that you are young and inexperienced, and that there are other much experienced candidates?

If you say that I am young, you are correct, and that is one of my greatest points. So called experienced people are the ones that put us where we are today. If you are comfortable with it, then, they should continue. If you believe that Nigeria should be in a better place, then, you should support me.

By yourself, look at those people who want to continue to rule at different positions, what do they have to offer?  President Buhari is experienced, but Nigeria is not yet where it should be.

Nigerian citizens are crying daily of hardship. The common man is suffering; there are no jobs for the youths, no security of lives and property. Should it be so for a country so blessed? My answer is no. that is why I say that if there is any time that the young people need to be given a chance, it is now.

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Why really are you in the race?

 I have a revelations that I should aim for political leadership in my country.  I am not looking at myself but the person gave me the revelation – God. I am also looking at the backing of millions of Nigerian youths, who are not happy with what is happening in our country. With their backing I will make a change.

-Mr Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo-

Do you have an answer to the problem of Nigerian youths who are daily complaining, some leaving Nigerian in thousands?

I have, and I will begin to implement it once I am elected. Youths are leaving because of something, they are not happy where Nigeria has put them.

Many of our youths want to leave the country for Europe; some enter crime. We do not support crime, but can you blame somebody who despite going to university and trying to get a job cannot get a job, and he has to eat and feed his family?

That is another thing my presidency will fight against. It will give Nigerian youths hope in their country, make sure that their interests and welfare are well taken care of, so that they can stay and help to develop their country.

A good government can reduce the number.  The suffering at home can be reduced, more job opportunities for the youths can be created; more youths can be encouraged with appointment to important offices, not that we make it difficult for younger ones to occupy important positions.

It is because the conditions at home do not encourage them enough, that is why many Nigerian youths are moving out.

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If a Nigerian, youth or adult sees other Nigerians recycled for public office over and over, commanding all the millions, simply of being connected to political godfathers, they will not be happy. That is why you see some desperate youths going into crime.

Can you please tell us the name of your political party?

We will make that public within a short time, especially because some other parties are also suggesting we work together. Believe me, it is one news to encourage Nigerians youths first and foremost, and other Nigerians who believe in the progress of the country. For now, all our activities are under the All Nigerian Youths (ANY) Reoriented Initiative.

-Mr Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo-