Michael Akintomide Ajilo: The Voice of Equity and Competence Ondo East/West Federal Constituency Needs
Dr Michael Akintomide Ajilo represents a refreshing and purposeful face of leadership for Ondo West Federal Constituency, particularly for the long marginalized people of Ondo West Constituency 2. His journey from the classrooms of St Raphael’s Kiddies School and Independence Grammar School in Ondo to the corridors of global institutions like Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Delaware USA reflects a story deeply rooted in resilience, excellence, and service. A distinguished medical doctor, academic, community builder, and policy advocate, Dr Ajilo represents a new generation of leadership that is competent, compassionate, and globally exposed yet firmly grounded in the realities of his people.
Born into the prestigious Ajilo family of Ondo West, Dr Ajilo’s background is steeped in the values of discipline, integrity, and communal responsibility. His academic and professional achievements are not mere personal milestones; they are reflections of a life devoted to service and excellence. From his days as Senior Prefect and Chairman of the Quiz Club at Independence Grammar School where he earned accolades like the Cowbell National Mathematics Award to his professional milestones as a medical doctor, researcher, and lecturer, Dr Ajilo has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to distinction and the upliftment of others.
In his professional journey, he has built a career that combines clinical expertise, research proficiency, and managerial experience. His roles at Reddington Hospital, Redcare HMO, and Care Access in Boston as well as his current academic engagement as a lecturer at Wilmington University Delaware underscore his breadth of knowledge and international exposure. These experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of health systems, public policy, and human development—critical areas that are indispensable to effective legislative representation. His numerous certifications from prestigious institutions across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States further reinforce his global competence and readiness for leadership in a complex, modern society.
Yet, beyond his medical and academic brilliance, Dr Ajilo’s heart for the people is what truly sets him apart. As the founder of the MADE Foundation, he has consistently demonstrated empathy, foresight, and a commitment to the empowerment of the underserved. Through this foundation, he has implemented transformative community projects such as building classrooms, sinking boreholes, providing scholarships and financial aid to students, supporting the elderly and people with disabilities, and facilitating free UTME registration for indigent students. These are not the works of a man chasing political relevance; they are the acts of a leader who understands service as a duty, not a privilege. His philanthropy extends to sports development, medical support, and livelihood empowerment, making him a living example of what responsible leadership should embody.
It is this combination of vision, compassion, and competence that positions Dr Ajilo as the best fit to represent Ondo West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. But beyond individual merit lies a more profound truth—one that history demands must now be addressed. Since the return of democracy in 1999, Ondo West Constituency 2 has been systematically excluded from both elective and appointive positions. While Ondo West Constituency 1 and Ondo East have produced governors, ministers, senators, commissioners, and multiple House of Representatives members, Constituency 2 has remained voiceless in the political hierarchy. Not a single commissioner, special adviser, federal appointee, or representative has emerged from this zone in twenty six years of democratic governance. This is not only unjust but detrimental to the ideals of fairness and inclusive development that democracy stands for.
The evidence of marginalization is irrefutable, and the demand for equity is legitimate. The people of Ondo West Constituency 2 have waited long enough for their turn to contribute meaningfully to governance and representation. They have been faithful in electoral participation, unwavering in community development, and loyal to the political institutions that have too often overlooked them. To continue to deny them a voice in national decision making is to perpetuate injustice and erode the moral foundation upon which democracy rests.
The All Progressives Congress now stands at a historic crossroads. As 2027 approaches, the party has a rare opportunity to correct this longstanding imbalance by zoning the House of Representatives ticket to Ondo West Constituency 2. This would not only restore faith in the principles of fairness and equity but also strengthen the party’s grassroots appeal and moral credibility. Supporting Dr Michael Akintomide Ajilo as the flagbearer would signify a commitment to competence, justice, and generational renewal. His candidacy embodies both the intellectual depth and community consciousness that the National Assembly needs—an intersection of knowledge and empathy, policy and people.
Dr Ajilo’s story is not just about personal achievement; it is about a people’s longing for recognition and inclusion. It is about the right of every constituency to be heard, represented, and empowered. His emergence is not merely political; it is historic. The people of Ondo West Constituency 2 are not asking for favors; they are demanding justice, and their time has come.
2027 should mark the dawn of a new chapter, a chapter where competence meets representation and fairness replaces neglect. Dr Michael Akintomide Ajilo is not just the candidate of Ondo West Constituency 2; he is the candidate of equity, progress, and purposeful governance. His election will not only redeem years of exclusion but also set a precedent for future generations that leadership, when driven by service and integrity, can indeed transform lives.
The people of Ondo West Constituency 2 cannot wait any longer. The time for justice is now. The time for equity is now. The time for Dr Michael Akintomide Ajilo is now.
