Princess Zainab Adewale is no stranger to governance. Born into a political family and married to a politician, she is now on a mission to transform Amuwo-Odofin into a beacon of sustainable growth and progress.
Recently, Princess Zainab Adewale formally declared her candidacy for the position of Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area under the platform of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement speaks volumes of her commitment and determination to bring service and innovation to the Lagos community.
In a heartfelt message addressed to the people of Amuwo Odofin LG, the Princess, an entrepreneur, political science graduate, and former staff of the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) traced her journey through a lineage steeped in leadership and dedicated public service.
Adewale is no stranger to governance or responsibility. Her pedigree alone speaks volumes. She is the daughter of the late Prince Ademola Adeniji-Adele, affectionately remembered as the “Prince of Hope,” who not only served as Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government but also left an indelible mark as Honourable Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development under the administration of former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN).
Her husband, Comrade Prince Ayodele Adewale, also boasts an impressive political career, having served two terms as the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LG from 2008 to 2014. He was elected at just 33 years old, and his administration saw remarkable achievements across critical sectors such as education, infrastructure, healthcare, security, and more. Princess Zainab, who was part of his close advisory team, now hopes to carry that legacy forward with renewed vigour and a woman’s touch.
The royal bloodline does not stop there. Her grandfather, the late Oba Musendiju Adeniji-Adele, reigned as the Oba of Lagos from 1949 until 1964 and was the first Deputy Senate President of Nigeria. These ancestral foundations, as she expressed, have instilled in her values of service, integrity, and courage to lead.
In her declaration, the Princess put forward an ambitious but meticulously outlined 13-point agenda designed to tackle the myriad challenges faced by Amuwo Odofin LG, a local government area known for its vibrant communities and cultural diversity yet still working to improve infrastructure, create more opportunities for its youth, and enhance the delivery of public services.
Her pledge to the people centres around transforming the local government into a model of sustainable growth and prosperity. “Together, we can elevate Amuwo Odofin Local Government to greater heights,” she wrote, “where every resident has the opportunity to prosper and where our communities become beacons of sustainable growth and progress.”
Adewale’s policy platform touches every facet of community life. From economic development, infrastructure, and healthcare to even fish market development, which involves the creation of a modern wholesale and retail fish market that will support the riverine economy, provide fresh produce to residents, and energize the local food supply chain. As the clarion call to combat climate change continues to reverberate across the world, Adewale is also making it an integral part of her policy. She plans to promote green initiatives that will help build a cleaner and healthier Amuwo-Odofin.
Youths and women are not left out in her transformative policy. She plans to grant them access to one-digit credit through microfinance and provide leadership development and entrepreneurship programs aimed to uplift their socio-economic standing. Adewale hopes to recognise Amuwo Odofin’s rich cultural identity by investing in platforms for artistic expression and creative industries, simultaneously boosting local tourism.
As a vocal lobbyist, she promises to push for infrastructure support, especially roads in Festac Town, Abule Ado, estates in the local government and Trade Fair.
Also included in her policy is security. Her administration plans to provide operational support to security agencies, provision of street lighting for safer neighbourhoods, and regular stakeholder engagement through monthly security council meetings. Ending her statement with a powerful promise, Adewale assured the electorate that she would be a leader who listens. “Our administration will be rooted in accountability, transparency, and progress, where every resident is heard, valued, and empowered,” she vowed.
As the APC primaries draw closer, political observers across Lagos and beyond are paying close attention. With the confluence of royal legacy, administrative experience, and a clear, actionable agenda, Adewale is poised to be a formidable force in local politics. Her entry into the race has certainly raised the stakes and energized the political landscape of Amuwo Odofin Local Government.
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