Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and the biblical Solomon both have some things in common. They are both synonymous with prosperity. Like the biblical Solomon, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is also a very wealthy man. The only exception is that Senator Adeola is married to one woman, the one and only Yeye Aremo of Yewaland, Chief(Mrs) Temitope Adeola. Described as one of Nigeria’s brightest in the legislative arm, Senator Adeola has carved an enviable niche for himself as one of the most-loved politicians in the southwest part of Nigeria. The reason behind Senator Adeola’s popularity is not far-fetched. He’s a vibrant politician who is genuinely committed to the socio-economic betterment of his people. For Senator Adeola, it’s the people first. His decades of legislative service have ushered in an era of peace and prosperity for his constituents. From Lagos to Ogun State, Senator Adeola has continued his gospel of effective representation. A man of intellect, Senator Adeola has scored many firsts. He’s the first Senator to be elected a Senator-elect in another state while still serving as a representative of another Senatorial district. A ranking senator, Senator Adeola, currently in his third term in the red chamber, is one of the kingmakers in the 10th Senate. Fondly called Yayi by his admirers, Senator Adeola played a significant role in the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President. Not the type to brag, Senator Adeola has continued to maintain his relevance in the current assembly. He is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
A political gladiator by every standard, Senator Adeola is not a newbie in the Nigerian political landscape. He’s one of the few undefeated political champions in Nigeria. Senator Adeola is a master strategist. And this is evident in electoral triumphs. He has won six elections to date. From the state assembly in Lagos to the highest legislative body in Nigeria, the Nigerian Senate. Senator Adeola has covered himself in glory. During his time as a legislator in Lagos, Senator Adeola served as the Chairman of the Finance Committee and Joint Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. He replicated his influence at the House of Representatives, where he served as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee from 2011 to 2015. One unique thing about Senator Adeola’s legislative adventure is that he’s always in the thick of legislative action, occupying one position or the other. Apart from being a force to reckon with in the Nigerian senate, Senator Adeola has also won hearts with his style of developmental politics. When it comes to mega empowerment and constituency projects, Senator Adeola is a step ahead of his colleagues in the legislative business. Yayi is a cheerful giver. No empowerment is too big for roll out as long as it will be beneficial to his people. His record of legislative wonders in Lagos West Senatorial District, one of the largest Senatorial districts in Nigeria, remains unmatched. And this is not overhyped one bit. He has continued from where he left off in Lagos West. Currently serving as Ogun West Senator, Adeola has changed the face of his Senatorial District in just a year of being in the saddle as the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District. From facilitating projects to Ogun West to sponsoring bills to fast-track the development of his Senatorial District in terms of federal government projects, including roads, schools and other infrastructure, Senator Adeola has surpassed the records of his predecessors in Ogun West Senatorial District. He’s a man in a hurry to turn around the fortunes of his people. Senator Adeola’s impact can be felt across the towns and communities in his Senatorial District.
Like a man who is diligent in his work, Senator Adeola mingles in high-profile circles. At the age of 55, he has built a political structure and connections that would take any full-time politician decades to match. In his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Adeola is a big fish. He’s one of the closest legislators to President Bola Tinubu. A thoroughbred professional, Senator Adeola, FCA, is a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. And that’s not all. In recognition of his selfless service to his country, the Nigerian government conferred on Senator Adeola the national honour of Commander of the Order of Niger, CON. Senator Adeola is a recipient of many awards, including the honourary doctorate degree from the Federal University of Oye in Ekiti State. A man blessed by God and loved by the people, Senator Adeola is an alumni of the prestigious Ondo State Polytechnic (now known as Rufus Giwa Polytechnic) where he earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting. Before his foray into politics, Senator Adeola also made a name for himself in the private sector. He led the audit team of Olatunji Omoyemi & Co. for several years as a senior auditor. He worked with The Guardian Newspapers Limited and covered himself in glory before stepping up his game. For Senator Adeola, it has been a rise-and-rise story in the last 55 years. To say that Senator Adeola has done well for himself is simply stating the obvious. Obviously, this is just the beginning for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, aka Yayi. What is coming is definitely bigger than whatever he has accomplished thus far!