Meet the Candidate
Olanrewaju Okesooto
A neighbour, a listener, and a proactive leader who believes governance should be felt at the grassroots level — driven by a singular purpose: to give Ibadan Southwest / Northwest the representation it truly deserves.
Professional & personal biography
Olanrewaju Okesooto is the CEO and Creative Director of Lanky First Ideal Creativity, a technology-driven company specialising in digital solutions, branding, mobile application development, and advanced web technologies. He has spent years helping organisations leverage innovation to solve real-world challenges.
He is the founder of the Avoid Failed Future Initiative and serves as Lead Pastor at Cross Life Christian Network — combining enterprise, mentorship, and faith-based community service.
His candidacy marries the rich, traditional values of the Okesooto family with the technological advancement needed to empower the next generation — built on integrity, digital inclusion, and radical economic empowerment.
Constituency roots
Born and raised with the values of integrity, hard work, and community, he understands the unique challenges facing our streets — from the vibrant markets of the Northwest to the residential hubs of the Southwest. He is not just a candidate; he is a neighbour.
Values
What guides his leadership
Integrity
Honest, transparent leadership where constituents see the direct impact of every project.
Innovation
Using technology and fresh thinking to solve long-standing, real-world community challenges.
Service
Rooted in faith and community work — leadership felt at the grassroots, not from a distance.
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