Princess Oladunni Odu: The Lioness of Ondo Politics Set to Throw Hat into the Ring 

Some things are better left in the shadows until there is a reason to bring them into the light. Other things cannot remain in the shadows no matter how one attempts to force them. The achievements of Princess Oladunni Odu are examples of things that cannot be hidden. No wonder machinations are underway to make sure that she succeeds her boss, Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Odu is one of the brightest stars in Akeredolu’s administration. As the Secretary to the State Government, she has stood as one of the strongest pillars in the government, strengthening the work of her boss and ensuring that two adds to two to make four for him. Nevertheless, not a few understand that Odu loves the Ondo people as much as she is loyal to Akeredolu. Thus, in her serving Akeredolu, she is killing two birds with one stone.

Odu’s doings have now come into the limelight in a way that she may not like but can do nothing about. According to the gist in the streets, the powers that be have considered available options and come to the conclusion that Odu would be the best person to continue the good works of Akeredolu. So, come 2025, Ondo people should expect to see Odu’s posters in every nook and cranny.

Odu has much going for her, to be honest. Since she did wonders with her position as the first female executive chairman of SUBEB, she has become an endearing figure to her people. The main point for celebrating Odu is that she did similarly amazing things as Commissioner for Education, and then Commissioner for Women Affairs, and both of these periods were under military rule.

As a result, she is considered the best fit for governorship after Akeredolu’s departure. Assuming she does not reject the position as she has done with senatorial and ministerial positions in times past, she may just be Nigeria’s first female governor.