The stage looks set for race to grab the seat of power in Alagbaka Government House in Ondo State. Ondo state, Southwest Nigeria’s uniqueness is second to none to say the least. Politically the state has distinguished itself as a fortress for people who are determined to advance a cause that is right and that is moral. A state with lots of potentials to grow in leaps and bounds.
November 2016 will see electorates dashing to the polling booths to exercise the right to choose who will rule the Sunshine State. Sen. Remi Okunrinboye from Owo comes out with a new spirit that reflects a true Ondo man and a renewed vigour to right all the wrongs and improve the lots of people in Ondo state as the state faces a tough choice. Putting his foot at the door, to step into the ring has increase the numbers of interested electorates who are willing to stick their necks out for him if he finally decides to throw his hat in the ring.
Remi Okunrinboye started politics as a student unionist at Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo state southwest Nigeria where he showed amazing stewardship. With that zeal and enthusiasm the cocoa merchants in Ondo state will remember him as one of the foremost leaders that agitated for the scrapping of Cocoa board used by the whites to short-change the farmers. His voice was loud enough and it resulted in the introduction of fair trade revolution that enable the farmers to enjoy dividend on their cocoa and cashew produces.
His pragmatic leadership instinct shown over the years as a third republic Senator, as a Chartered Accountant, one time lecturer has continued to keep him in the consciousness of the good people of Ondo state. A politician par excellence, he is counted among the well meaning people that have remained unblemished in and out of politics. A grassroot politician who has lived all his life in his constituency. As Ondo state looks forward to having a truly benevolent and performance oriented governor, Sen. Remi Okunrinboye fits the bill.
