In the crowded field of contemporary politics, where many call themselves leaders but few truly lead, Barrister Oweilaemi Pereotubo stands out like a lighthouse on a dark and troubled sea. He is not merely another name on a ballot; he is a tested spirit, a proven helper of the lowly, and a visionary whose heart beats in rhythm with the cries and hopes of Burutu South. When a man says “I will fix it,” it is his record that must answer for him. In the case of Barrister Oweilami, his record speaks with a clear, ringing voice.
From the creeks of the Niger Delta to the classrooms where young dreams are born, his touch is already visible. Through the Barrister Oweilaemi Foundation, he has not just paid school fees; he has rewritten destinies. His scholarship awards to the needy were not random acts of charity. They were deliberate investments in the future of children who might otherwise have been forgotten by the world. He took them from the shadows of the creek communities and placed them on the path of learning, paying for admission, accommodation, books and feeding. Such foresight is not common. It is the mark of a man who sees beyond the present and labours for the future.
Moreover, his foundation has gone into communities with medicine, food and clothing, touching both the young and the aged. He has walked into places where government presence is a rumour and not a reality, and there he has become that missing hand of care. Like a balm poured on long-neglected wounds, his humanitarian work speaks of deep empathy. He does not see the poor as statistics; he sees them as people whose dignity must be restored. This, in itself, is a powerful prophecy of the kind of representative he will be at the Delta State House of Assembly.
As a leader, Barrister Oweilami combines youthfulness with experience in a rare and precious blend. He is young enough to understand the urgency of now, yet seasoned enough in public affairs to navigate complex challenges with calm wisdom. His mind is a workshop of ideas; his heart is a reservoir of compassion. He understands that leadership is not noise but impact, not empty promises but verifiable action. Already, his life reads like a living qmanifesto. Before ever asking for a mandate, he has been doing the very work that many only talk qabout during campaigns. This is why he is not just a candidate; he is a credible promise.
In a political space where many seek office for self, Barrister Oweilaemi comes forward as a sacrificial lamb, ready to stand in the gap for Burutu South. He has watched, qobserved and learned from the leadership of those who came before, and he has seen the “representative lacunas” that have held the qqconstituency back. He does not deny that others have tried, but he knows that the time has come for a new order—a leadership that is responsive, innovative and deeply people-centred. He is prepared to be that turning point. He is the engineer who understands both the defects and the design, and who is ready to rebuild the house of representation from its weak foundation upwards.
Furthermore, his personal attributes make him fit like a key in the lock of Burutu South’s needs. He is intelligent, articulate and qcourageous. He is not qafraid to speak truth to power, yet he carries himself with humility. Those who have had dealings with him attest to his integrity: his word is his bond, his promises are not cheap political songs but solemn commitments. He listens before he speaks, and when he speaks, he speaks with clarity of thought and depth of conviction. Such a man in the state assembly will not be a bench-warmer; he will be a voice, a bridge between the people and the powers that be.
As we look towards the 2027 general elections, it is not hard to foresee that if Barrister Oweilaemi is entrusted with the mandate of Burutu South, there will be a rapid transformation of leadership style in the constituency. The old, tired model of callous and distant representation will give way to hands-on, accessible, accountable leadership. Town hall meetings, community consultations and inclusive decision-making will become normal, not exceptional. In his hands, representation will no longer be an occasional visit and a handshake; it will become a steady stream of engagement and delivery.
Beyond leadership style, one can already imagine the wave of human, infrastructural and capital development that will follow his emergence. Human development will flourish as more children from the creeks gain access to quality education through scholarships, advocacy and improved government attention. Skills acquisition programmes, youth empowerment schemes and women-focused initiatives will spring up like green shoots after the rains. Under his watch, the human capital of Burutu South will no longer be wasted; it will be harnessed.
In terms of infrastructure, his innovative mind and legal training will help him fight for roads, schools, health centres, potable water and electricity projects that have long been delayed or denied. He will not be a silent spectator in the state assembly; he will ask questions, move motions, and push for projects until Burutu South stops being a footnote and becomes a priority. His intelligence will be brought to bear on budget debates, oversight functions and policy design, so that resources are fairly allocated and properly used. Like a skilled navigator steering a ship through rough waters, he will guide the constituency towards safer, better shores.
Economically, one can foresee increased capital flow and opportunity. With his network, knowledge and advocacy, small businesses, farmers, fisherfolk and traders will begin to feel the positive effect of policies shaped with them in mind. He understands that real development is not a slogan; it is jobs, access to credit, working infrastructure and an enabling environment for enterprise. As he marries his innovative ideas with political power, Burutu South will not remain on the margins of development; it will step into the centre of progress.
In truth, to speak of Barrister Oweilami Pereotubo as a “square peg in a square hole” is almost an understatement. He is more than fit; he is tailor-made for this office. His life so far has been a rehearsal for the role he now seeks. He has shown leadership without title; how much more when he is clothed with legal authority to act? He is a river of possibilities, waiting to water the dry land of neglected communities. He is a modern-day messiah for Burutu South, not in the sense of a god, but as a chosen vessel through whom relief and renewal will come.
Therefore, when we say “Oweilami will fix it,” we are not making a blind wish. We are reading the handwriting on the wall of his past deeds, his character and his vision. He has fixed things before at the level of individuals and communities; he can fix them again at the level of governance. He has lifted a few; he can lift many more. He has spoken for the voiceless in small rooms; he is ready to speak for them on the floor of the Delta State House of Assembly.
In the sky of Burutu South’s political future, Barrister Oweilaemi shines like a bright morning star, promising the end of a long night of under-representation. His leadership qualities, his good heart, his innovative mind and his proven compassion combine to make him not just a good choice, but the right choice. If the people of Burutu South embrace him in 2027, they will not be gambling; they will be investing in a future of dignity, progress and shared prosperity. And when that future unfolds, history will record that in a time of need, a man rose from among them, and truly, Oweilami fixed it.
EBIKABOWEI KEDIKUMO - writes from Ayakoromo Town, Delta State
