THE THREE WISE MEN BEHIND LEKE ABEJIDE’S SUCCESSFUL HOMECOMING RALLY
Hon. Tosin Olokun, Hon. Dr. Monday Dare Joshua (Venza) and Hon. Ademola Bello (Destiny): The Strategic Trio Behind the Memorable Isanlu Homecoming
By Chief Olugbemi Femi
The successful homecoming rally organised in honour of Rt. Hon. (Elder) Leke Joseph Abejide, the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on October 8, 2026, in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, has brought to the fore the importance of grassroots leadership, political coordination and collective responsibility in the organisation of major political events.
While Abejide was the central figure celebrated at the gathering, the organisational efforts and cooperation of three local government chairmen from Yagba land deserve attention. Their leadership positions and participation in the event have earned them the symbolic description of “The Three Wise Men Behind Leke Abejide’s Successful Homecoming Rally.”
The trio comprises Hon. Tosin Olokun, Executive Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kogi State; Hon. Dr. Monday Dare Joshua, popularly known as Venza, Executive Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area; and Hon. Ademola Bello, popularly known as Destiny, Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area.
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The three chairmen represent the local government areas that make up Yagba Federal Constituency. Their association with the homecoming rally highlighted the importance of cooperation among grassroots leaders in bringing political stakeholders, community representatives and supporters together for a common purpose.
Hon. Tosin Olokun: The ALGON Chairman and Grassroots Mobiliser
As Executive Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area and Chairman of ALGON in Kogi State, Hon. Tosin Olokun occupies a position that places him at the intersection of grassroots administration and wider local government leadership.
His role in the trio reflects the importance of coordination, stakeholder engagement and cooperation among political leaders in organising an event of constituency-wide significance.
The homecoming rally provided an opportunity for leaders and supporters from Yagba West to join their counterparts from other parts of Yagba land in welcoming Abejide and celebrating his representation at the National Assembly.
Beyond the ceremonial atmosphere, the event demonstrated the importance of relationships between local government administrations and elected representatives at the federal level.
Olokun’s dual role as a council chairman and state ALGON chairman also places local government collaboration within the broader conversation about governance and development. Effective cooperation among councils can help strengthen dialogue on shared challenges, including rural infrastructure, security, education, healthcare and economic opportunities.
His inclusion among the three wise men therefore underscores the significance of collaboration between grassroots institutions and constituency-level political engagement.
Hon. Dr. Monday Dare Joshua (Venza): The Host Chairman at the Centre of Events
The second member of the trio is Hon. Dr. Monday Dare Joshua, popularly known as Venza, the Executive Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area, where the historic homecoming rally took place.
As the host council chairman, Venza occupied a significant position in the setting of the event. Isanlu, the headquarters of Yagba East, became the meeting point for political leaders, community stakeholders, supporters and well-wishers who gathered to welcome Abejide.
Hosting a major political gathering requires coordination among relevant stakeholders and attention to the local arrangements necessary for bringing people together. The occasion consequently placed the leadership of Yagba East in the spotlight.
Venza’s place among the three wise men also reflects the importance of the host local government in an event intended to unite people across the federal constituency.
The gathering provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships among leaders from Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro while drawing attention to issues affecting the people of the constituency.
For Yagba East, the event was not merely a welcome ceremony. It was also an opportunity to showcase Isanlu as a centre of political and community engagement, bringing together people with a common interest in the future of Yagba land.
Hon. Ademola Bello (Destiny): The Mopamuro Link in Yagba Unity
Completing the trio is Hon. Ademola Bello, popularly known as Destiny, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area.
His place among the three chairmen highlights the importance of including Mopamuro in the collective political and community affairs of Yagba Federal Constituency.
Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro are distinct local government areas, each with its own administrative responsibilities and community priorities. However, their inclusion in one federal constituency creates common interests that often require cooperation among their leaders.
The homecoming rally offered a platform for demonstrating this shared constituency identity.
Bello’s association with the gathering reinforced the importance of ensuring that political and community engagements involving Yagba Federal Constituency extend beyond the host local government area.
For Mopamuro, participation in such an event provides an opportunity to maintain relationships with neighbouring councils, exchange ideas on development priorities and engage in conversations about the future of the constituency.
His inclusion in the trio therefore represents the importance of cross-council collaboration in sustaining a sense of unity among the people of Yagba land.
Three Local Government Areas, One Constituency
The significance of these three chairmen becomes clearer when viewed against the geographical composition of Yagba Federal Constituency.
Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro form the constituency represented by Abejide in the House of Representatives. Although each council has its own leadership and administrative structure, the three share interests in the social, economic and infrastructural development of Yagba land.
The homecoming rally provided a public platform for bringing these different local government interests together.
Such cooperation is important because the development needs of a constituency cannot be addressed solely through isolated efforts. Road networks, agricultural value chains, education, healthcare, youth employment and security often require collaboration among communities and different levels of government.
By bringing attention to the three council chairmen, the rally highlighted the role of grassroots leadership in maintaining connections between communities and their representatives.
The event also demonstrated that successful political gatherings depend not only on the personality being celebrated but also on the collective efforts of stakeholders who help create the conditions for participation and engagement.
Abejide’s Homecoming: A Celebration of Representation
The homecoming rally in Isanlu was organised in honour of Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The gathering attracted political figures, community stakeholders and supporters who came to welcome the federal lawmaker and reflect on his representation and political future.
Among the prominent personalities associated with the occasion were the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Arike Ayoade, alongside Dr. Toyin Akanle, Barrister James Fabola, Chief Yomi Olorunsola and Hon. Sunday Moses, popularly known as Alumo.
The event also served as a platform for supporters to discuss Abejide’s constituency interventions and his ambition to return to the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.
For his supporters, the homecoming was an opportunity to express solidarity with the lawmaker and reflect on the relationship between elected representatives and the communities they serve.
Nevertheless, the lasting significance of a gathering of this nature depends on more than public attendance and political enthusiasm. It rests on the ability of political engagement to encourage sustained dialogue, responsive representation and attention to the developmental needs of constituents.
In this regard, the involvement of grassroots leaders remains important because local government chairmen are positioned to understand many of the everyday concerns confronting their communities.
Beyond the Rally: The Challenge of Sustaining Unity
One of the major lessons from the Isanlu homecoming is the importance of sustaining cooperation after the celebration has ended.
For Hon. Tosin Olokun, Hon. Dr. Monday Dare Joshua and Hon. Ademola Bello, the opportunity ahead lies in maintaining constructive engagement across their respective local government areas.
The three councils share developmental concerns that include rural road conditions, agricultural productivity, access to healthcare, educational opportunities, youth empowerment and the need for stronger local economic activities.
Continued cooperation could provide a platform for identifying common priorities, exchanging practical ideas and engaging the relevant state and federal authorities on projects that benefit the people.
The relationship between the council chairmen and Abejide also offers an opportunity for ongoing dialogue about constituency needs, project implementation and the effectiveness of development interventions.
Ultimately, the people of Yagba land will judge political leadership not only by the success of public gatherings but also by the practical improvements that follow them.
A successful homecoming can generate goodwill and create opportunities for engagement. Sustaining that goodwill requires continued consultation, accountability and attention to the expectations of residents across all three local government areas.
Why the Three Wise Men Matter
The description of Olokun, Venza and Destiny as the three wise men behind Abejide’s successful homecoming rally is a symbolic recognition of the importance of their respective positions and their association with the gathering.
Olokun represents Yagba West and brings his additional role as Kogi State ALGON chairman; Venza represents Yagba East, the host council; while Destiny represents Mopamuro, completing the trio of local government leaders within the federal constituency.
Their collective significance lies in the principle that cooperation across local government boundaries can create a stronger platform for political engagement and community development.
The success of a major gathering is rarely the responsibility of one person alone. It requires planning, coordination, stakeholder participation and a shared understanding of the event’s purpose.
The Isanlu homecoming therefore provides an opportunity to acknowledge the place of grassroots leadership in bringing people together around a common occasion.
Conclusion: Three Leaders, One Shared Responsibility
The October 8, 2026, homecoming rally in Isanlu was a celebration of Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide and an occasion that brought together political leaders, community stakeholders and supporters from across Yagba Federal Constituency.
Yet, the event also drew attention to the roles of the three local government chairmen whose leadership positions connect the constituency’s three councils.
Hon. Tosin Olokun, Hon. Dr. Monday Dare Joshua (Venza) and Hon. Ademola Bello (Destiny) represent different local government areas but share a common responsibility to their respective communities and an interest in the development of Yagba land.
Their association with the rally illustrates the importance of cooperation in organising constituency-wide events and maintaining relationships among grassroots leaders.
Abejide was the central figure honoured at the homecoming, Isanlu was the gathering point, and the three chairmen represented the grassroots leadership dimension of an event that brought the three local government areas into one public celebration.
As political activities continue, the enduring test will be whether the cooperation demonstrated at Isanlu can be sustained through meaningful engagement, practical development initiatives and responsive representation for the people of Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro.
That is the greater opportunity presented by the homecoming: to move beyond a memorable rally and strengthen the culture of cooperation needed to advance the common interests of Yagba land.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 10th, 2026
