INTERVIEW
Senator Olujimi Has Capacity, Confidence To Deliver South Women Votes For Tinubu — Comrade Agboola Omejo
Political mobiliser and grassroots advocate, Comrade Oluwatosin Joshua Agboola, popularly known as OneLove, has described the appointment of Distinguished Senator Biodun Olujimi as Deputy Director, South Women Mobilisation for the PBAT Second-Term Campaign Committee as a perfect fit for capacity and experience.
In an exclusive interview, Agboola, a member of the SBO Media Team, said Senator Olujimi, popularly called Mother General, possesses the rare combination of grassroots connection, courage, communication skills and national service experience required to mobilise women across the South for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
According to him, Olujimi’s influence is earned through years of accessibility, service and genuine engagement with market women, youth, community leaders and political stakeholders, making her more than a political figure but a symbol of confidence, influence and impact.
He expressed confidence that her appointment will boost women participation and strengthen the campaign structure at the grassroots.
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Q: What was your reaction to the appointment of Distinguished Senator Biodun Olujimi as Deputy Director, South Women Mobilisation for the PBAT Second Term Campaign Committee?
Ans: I received the news with great excitement and a deep sense of fulfilment because, in my opinion, this is an assignment that perfectly reflects the capacity, experience and political strength of Distinguished Senator Biodun Olujimi, popularly known as SBO.
This is a woman who has spent several years building relationships with people across different levels of society. She understands grassroots politics, she understands women, she understands young people and, most importantly, she understands how to communicate with people in a way that inspires confidence.
I strongly believe that the confidence reposed in her for this responsibility is well deserved. Senator Olujimi has the experience, influence, courage and organisational ability required to contribute significantly to women mobilisation across the South.
Q: Why do you believe Senator Biodun Olujimi is particularly qualified for this important national assignment?
Q: Senator Biodun Olujimi’s strength lies in her combination of experience and grassroots connection.
Ans : There are political leaders who understand policy, and there are leaders who understand the people. Senator Olujimi represents a combination of both.
She has demonstrated capacity in public service and politics, but she has also maintained a strong relationship with ordinary people. Her ability to interact with market women, community leaders, professionals, young people and political stakeholders makes her an effective mobiliser.She is confident, articulate, courageous and highly experienced in political engagement.These qualities are extremely important in an assignment that requires the mobilisation of women across different communities and political structures.
Q: You mentioned her grassroots connection. How would you describe Senator Olujimi’s influence among the people?
Ans : Her influence is not accidental. It is a product of years of engagement, accessibility and service.
Senator Olujimi has built relationships with people at different levels. She has consistently demonstrated interest in the welfare and development of women, young people and communities.
That is why many people see her beyond politics. They see her as someone who understands their challenges and is willing to listen.
Her influence comes from the confidence people have in her.
In politics, you can have a position, but influence is something you earn. Senator Olujimi has earned the respect and loyalty of many people through years of interaction, service and commitment.
Q: How important would you say communication is to Senator Olujimi’s leadership style?
Ans : Communication is one of her strongest leadershipqualities.Senator Olujimi knows how to communicate with people at different levels. She can address political leaders and professionals, and at the same time communicate comfortably with grassroots women and young people.
But what I consider even more important is her ability to listen.
A leader who listens understands the real needs of the people.
Senator Olujimi’s communication style is approachable, confident and purposeful. She understands that mobilisation is not just about speaking to people; it is about connecting with them.
That ability to communicate effectively will be a major advantage in mobilizing women for the PBAT second-term project.
Q:What qualities distinguish Senator Biodun Olujimi as a leader?
Ans: I would mention several qualities: confidence, courage, experience, communication, accessibility, compassion, influence and strategic leadership.
She is confident enough to stand for what she believes in, courageous enough to take responsibility and experienced enough to understand the demands of leadership.
She also possesses the ability to bring people together.
That is an important quality in today’s political environment. Leadership requires the ability to unite people around a common purpose.
Senator Olujimi has demonstrated that capacity over the years.
Q:What role do you think Senator Olujimi can play in mobilizing women for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term campaign?
Ans: I believe she can play a very significant role as usual and the is exactly where the name Mother General set in.
Women remain one of the strongest pillars of political mobilisation in Nigeria. Women influence families, communities, businesses and social networks.Senator Olujimi understands this.
She has spent years working closely with women and supporting their participation in social, economic and political activities.
Her role will go beyond simply asking women to support a political project of Mr President second term bid; She has the capacity to engage women, listen to their concerns, communicate the vision of the administration and strengthen their confidence in participating actively in the democratic process of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Her experience will help build stronger connections between the campaign structure and women at the grassroots.
Q: Senator Olujimi is also known for her interest in young people. How would you describe her relationship with Nigerian youth?
Ans : The Mother General understands that the future of any nation depends heavily on how it prepares and empowers its young people.
Her interest in youth development is based on the belief that young people need opportunities, encouragement and mentorship.
Young people have enormous energy, creativity and potential.
What they need is leadership that recognises their potential and provides opportunities for them to grow.
Senator Olujimi continues to demonstrate interest in the development and empowerment of young people, particularly by encouraging them to become productive, responsible and active contributors to society.
Q: Some people describe her as a strong and confident woman in politics. What does that confidence represent?
Ans : Her confidence represents preparation, experience and conviction.
True confidence in leadership does not mean being arrogant. It means understanding your responsibility and having the courage to carry it.
Senator Olujimi has demonstrated over the years that she can remain calm and focused even in challenging situations.
She understands politics, she understands governance and she understands human relationships.Her confidence gives people around her a sense of direction.
That is one of the qualities required in a leader, especially when you are given an assignment that involves engaging and mobilising people across a wide geographical and political environment.
Q: In your opinion, what makes Senator Olujimi different as a political leader and mobiliser?
Ans : I believe what distinguishes her is the combination of her experience and humanity.She understands that politics must ultimately have a human impact.For her, leadership should translate into improved lives, opportunities and empowerment.Her concern for women and young people is one of the strongest examples of this.She believes in encouraging people to become independent, productive and confident.That is why I believe her influence is not limited to election periods. Her relationship with people goes beyond politics.
Q: What does her appointment mean for women in the South and Nigeria as a whole?
Ans: It sends a strong message about the importance of women’s participation in national development and politics.
Women have always played important roles in Nigeria, and we must continue to create opportunities for them to participate more actively.
Senator Olujimi’s appointment is also an opportunity for women across the South to have a strong, experienced and grassroots-oriented leader contributing to the mobilisation process.
I believe she will bring her experience, communication skills and organisational strength to the assignment.
Q:Do you believe Senator Olujimi is ready for greater responsibilities in national service?
Ans: Without any doubt, I believe she is ready.Senator Biodun Olujimi has the experience, confidence, political understanding and human relationship required for greater responsibilities.She has spent years serving and engaging people.Her leadership journey has prepared her for responsibilities that require maturity, strategic thinking and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.Most importantly, she has demonstrated a willingness to serve.
For me, that is the foundation of leadership: the willingness and readiness to use one’s experience and capacity for the good of the people.
Q: Finally, what is your message to Nigerians, particularly women and young people, about Senator Biodun Olujimi’s continued political and national service?
Ans: My message is that Senator Biodun Olujimi remains a woman of proven capacity, courage and commitment.
Her journey has demonstrated that leadership is not merely about occupying a position. Leadership is about the impact you make in the lives of people.
I believe Senator Olujimi remains committed to contributing to the development of women, young people and communities.
As she takes on this important responsibility in the PBAT second-term campaign structure, I am confident that she will bring dedication, experience and strong grassroots mobilisation to the assignment.
She is prepared to serve, prepared to communicate, prepared to mobilise and prepared to contribute to the continued positive transformation of our nation.
