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Mr Oladimeji Tope Ezekiel, popularly known as Otope is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Oyo State. In this interview by SEYI SOKOYA, he speaks on the way forward to the development of Nigerian politics and his political mission in Oyo State.
How will you describe your political journey so far?
I am an indigene of Ibadan, from Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo state, ward 10, Alakia Omoleye area. I am based in the USA been there for about 15 years now. I am an advocate of youth for good governance and I have been able to impact lives positively through my Otope Foundation as well as lending hands of fellowship and support to people of my constituency and beyond. We have impacted lives with various empowerment, apprenticeship, and entrepreneurship among others. My political journey began in 2004 during the tenure of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja and I was a member of Accord Party in 2008. I contested for councillorship in 2000 to 2008, but the election was