To;
Ikere LG ADC Notable Leaders:
Prof. Kolapo Eleka
Prince Ademola Adebayo
Hon. Wale Olanipekun
Hon. (Pastor) Tope, Alabi
Hon. (Mrs.) Stella Alonge
Hon. (Barr.) Oluwayomi Ojo
Hon. Damilola Omoyeni (Jalo)
Elder Ayo Adeyeye
Mr. Najeem Ibrahim
Mrs. Eunice Olanipekun
Mr. Bamidele Bunmi
Prince Abiodun Adetimehin
Pastor Ajanaku Tajudeen
Mr. Sunday Omotoso
Hon. Elijah Olorunfemi
Hon. Niyi Ogunrinde
Mr. Newton Ogunrinde
And other esteemed leaders of ADC
Distinguished Ikere ADC Leaders,
I write to you with deep respect for your roles as custodians of ADC political direction and community influence in Ikere. This message is not written from the standpoint of party alignment but from the standpoint of concern for the unity, fairness, and future of our town.
At moments such as this, leadership is not measured by silence but by the courage to confront difficult truths with clarity and a sense of justice.
The ongoing development within your party ADC concerning the contest for the Federal House of Representatives seat in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 calls for urgent reflection. What is at stake is not merely a ticket but the moral standing of leadership and the unity of Ikere.
Prince Abiodun Adetimehin’s political journey within this context is well known. At a time when he had both the preparation and the intention to pursue this same office, he stepped back in deference to party arrangements and the broader interest of Ikere. When Professor Olusola Eleka sought the governorship ticket under ADC, Prince Adetimehin gave his full support—despite knowing that such a decision could weaken his own path forward.
That act was not political convenience; it was sacrifice.
It is, therefore, difficult to ignore the present reality. After that season of support and after assurances that followed, the emergence of Professor Eleka’s younger brother, Mr. Bamidele Eleka, his brother from the same mother—into the same contest within the same political party where the Professor remains a leading figure, introduces a serious moral question.
This is not about denying anyone the right to contest. It is about asking whether leadership should allow circumstances that appear to concentrate opportunity within one family, especially within the same political circle and within such a short span of time.
If every leader were to follow this path—bringing forward their own relatives whenever opportunity arises—what space would remain for fairness? What would become of collective trust? And what message would be sent to those who have laboured faithfully within the system, waiting their turn in good faith? How will Prof. Eleka becomes a fair judge on his own case when he will be the part of those who will decide who gets the party ticket,where his younger brother from thes same mother and the same father is also a contender.
Leadership must answer these questions not with words but with decisions.
Distinguished leaders, this is a defining moment. The risk before Ikere is clear: division within will weaken strength without. Multiple ambitions from the same base may scatter the very support needed to secure victory. History has shown that when unity is compromised, opportunities are lost.
Prince Abiodun Adetimehin represents more than an individual aspiration in this moment. He represents continuity, loyalty, and a test of whether sacrifice within the political space is recognised or disregarded. To stand by him is not merely to support a candidate; it is to affirm that commitment, patience, and goodwill still have meaning in our political culture.
The call, therefore, is simple but significant: let the leadership rise above competing interests and align around a candidate who embodies both grassroots connection and the moral weight of consistency. Let there be unity of purpose so that Ikere speaks with one voice when it matters most.
This is not a plea for exclusion but a call for fairness. Not a rejection of rights, but a defence of balance. Not a partisan argument, but a concern for the collective good of Ikere.
The people are watching. They will not only remember who contested but who stood for what was right when it mattered.
I trust that wisdom, justice, and a sense of responsibility to the future will guide your decisions.
With profound respect,
Yours sincerely,
Adeniyi A.A
(A Concerned Son of Ikere)
