From Grassroots to National Assembly: Otunba Wale Akinlosotu’s Preparedness for Legislative Leadership

Otunba Wale Akinlosotu’s aspiration for the National Assembly is neither sudden nor speculative. Rather, it is the culmination of decades of public service across multiple layers of governance, where policy decisions intersect with real community needs.

His record reflects a readiness to translate experience into legislation capable of delivering measurable and lasting impact.

Otunba Akinlosotu’s public service trajectory is marked by depth, versatility, and sustained relevance. His career spans grassroots administration, executive advisory roles, and strategic leadership at the state level, positioning him as one of the most experienced public servants to seek election into the National Assembly.

He previously served as Chairman of a Local Government, a role that provided first-hand exposure to grassroots governance, community engagement, and service delivery at the level closest to the people.

This foundational experience deepened his understanding of local needs, fiscal responsibility, and inclusive leadership.

Akinlosotu also served as Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters to former Governor Olusegun Mimiko. In that capacity, he played a strategic role in policy coordination, political engagement, and executive decision-making, sharpening his insight into intergovernmental relations and administrative strategy.

Notably, Otunba Akinlosotu is a three-time Commissioner in Ondo State, having served with distinction in key portfolios. As Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, he championed the promotion of Ondo State’s cultural heritage and tourism potential as tools for economic development, identity preservation, and job creation. His tenure reflected a firm belief that culture is not merely symbolic but a viable economic asset when properly harnessed.

He later served as Commissioner for Information, where he demonstrated that public communication is a core instrument of governance rather than a ceremonial function. Guided by the principle that “a government that cannot explain itself cannot effectively lead,” he strengthened policy communication, managed public expectations, and enhanced institutional credibility through structured messaging and consistent public engagement.

Currently, as Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, Akinlosotu operates at the intersection of diplomacy, development, and global engagement. His work emphasizes cross-border collaboration, strategic partnerships, and diaspora participation, linking local development priorities with regional and international opportunities. This role underscores his conviction that “leadership in a global age must think locally but act collaboratively.”

His decision to contest the House of Representatives seat for Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency is therefore rooted in experience rather than ambition alone.

Otunba Akinlosotu believes that “representation is most effective when informed by practical governance experience.” With a rare blend of grassroots insight, executive exposure, policy literacy, and negotiation skills, he presents himself as a candidate well-equipped for effective federal lawmaking and robust constituency advocacy.

For the people of Ondo East/Ondo West, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu represents continuity with competence, an administrator prepared to translate years of tested public service into purposeful legislation, accountable representation, and principled leadership at the National Assembly.