Convener of an influential political group in Ogun State, Yayi Progressives Movement, ‘Tope Akintunde in this interview submits that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform policies remain best for Nigeria. He also posits that Senator Solomon Adeola and Prince Dapo Abiodun are most suitable candidates for Ogun State Governorship and Ogun East Senatorial positions respectively during January, 2027 poll. James Sowole brings excerpts.
As a grassroot political mobiliser in Ogun State, what is your political journey like so far?
I am Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, from the family of the late Fowodara of Araromi, Iperu-Remo in Ogun state. I attended the then University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), now the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), where I earned my bachelor’s degree.
I began my professional career in 2009 with Suru Group Limited, a Lagos-based real estate company, where I served as Executive Director, Special Projects. At the same time, I also served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes Limited. Over the years, I have had the privilege of attending several real estate and project management courses, seminars, training programmes, and conferences in Nigeria, Europe, and the United States. Most recently, I completed an executive Real Estate programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
