Akoko-Edo LGA Chairmanship 2026

Leadership with Vision.
Governance with Integrity.

Hon. Robert Akande Olumole brings decades of public service, academic excellence, and community leadership to champion a new era of development, accountability, and prosperity for Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.

Hon. Robert Akande Olumole
10
Wards Covered
3,000+
Jobs Pledged in 6 Months
40+
Years of Public Service
35%
Women's Affirmative Action
Hon. Robert Akande Olumole
1964 Born in Ogugu
About the Aspirant

Hon. Robert Akande Olumole

Hon. Robert Akande Olumole is a man driven by service, integrity, and a deep commitment to the progress of Akoko-Edo L.G.A. Born on January 10, 1964 in Ogugu village to the family of Mr. Olajina Akande, he has had a steady and distinguished rise across the fields of academia, security, administration, and politics.

He is an astute scholar, humane teacher, lecturer, writer, security expert, administrator, and seasoned politician — a true son of Akoko-Edo soil prepared for this defining moment of leadership.

  • 🎓 B.Sc. (Hons) Political Science, University of Ilorin, 1986
  • 📜 M.Sc. International Law & Diplomacy, University of Lagos, 1991
  • ✈️ Senior Aviation Security Officer, Nigerian Airports Authority, Lagos (1988–1996)
  • ⚖️ Electoral Commissioner, Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), 2005
  • 🏛️ Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Peter Akpatason, National Assembly, Abuja (2011–2016)
  • 📖 Author: Insecurity Risks: A Security Manual Vol. 1 — recommended by the IGP for all Police training colleges nationwide
Our Guiding Purpose

Vision & Mission

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Our Vision

"Ideas make great men. Great men make great nations."

To transform Akoko-Edo Local Government Area into a model of inclusive development, where governance serves the people and every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.

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Our Mission

Total eradication of poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, and disease in Akoko-Edo. To arrest the precarious state of political decay, economic dislocation, social degradation, cultural subjugation, and moral decadence — and replace them with purposeful, people-centred governance.

Our Commitment to Akoko-Edo

Political Philosophy & Agenda

"Creation of the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people." — Utilitarianism

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Good Governance

  • Participatory democracy at the grassroots
  • People's government — not a personal agenda
  • Articulation of community needs and aspirations
  • Consultation, consensus building & dialogue
  • Accountability and full transparency
  • Responsive and responsible stewardship
  • Strict adherence to democratic values
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Agricultural Revolution

  • Akoko-Edo community farms across all 10 wards
  • Promotion of cassava, maize, rice & oil palm
  • Resuscitation of Igarra Cattle Ranch
  • Farm inputs & subsidized fertilizers
  • Agricultural extension services
  • Farmers' cooperatives for loans & grants
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Quality Education

  • Construction & renovation of classrooms
  • Functional school libraries & ICT labs
  • Free JAMB coaching centres
  • Bursaries & scholarships for students
  • Inter-school academic competitions
  • Teacher training & development
  • Model primary schools across the LGA
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Industrial Development

  • Cottage industries & cassava processing factories
  • Industrial centres for skill acquisition
  • Documentation of solid mineral deposits
  • Attraction of direct foreign investment
  • School of Mining & Geological Studies
  • Akoko-Edo Research & Industrial Centre (ARC)
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Employment Generation

  • State of emergency on unemployment
  • 3,000 jobs within the first six months
  • Skill acquisition centres
  • Akoko-Edo Volunteer Service Scheme (AVSS)
  • Youth Talents Development Scheme
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Healthcare Delivery

  • Construction of community health centres
  • Free HIV/AIDS & TB treatment
  • Free healthcare for children, mothers & elderly
  • Mobile clinics & immunization programs
  • Medical equipment & ambulances
  • School of Nursing & Midwifery initiative
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Effective Security

  • Regular security meetings with traditional rulers
  • Security equipment & patrol vehicles
  • Strengthening of PCRC
  • Neighbourhood watch group support
  • Regular security training & workshops
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ICT & Youth Empowerment

  • ICT promotion in all schools
  • ICT & skill acquisition centres
  • Women's skill acquisition & revolving loans
  • Youth Employment Scheme
  • 35% UN Affirmative Action for women
  • Sports Academy & talent discovery programs
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Infrastructure & Community Development

  • Solar boreholes for water supply
  • Transformers for improved electricity
  • Construction & rehabilitation of rural roads
  • Construction of drains, gutters & bridges
  • Tarring of major roads
  • Empowerment for persons with disabilities
  • Modern traditional council hall
  • Staff quarters for LGA workers
  • Drivers welfare scheme
  • Development of Akoko-Edo tourism potential
  • Improved welfare for traditional institutions
  • Mini stadium & sports facilities
Implementation Strategy

Our Modus Operandi

These programmes shall be implemented through strategic partnerships across government, private sector, and international bodies to ensure they become achievable and sustainable.

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Inter-Governmental Collaboration

Working with relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at state and federal levels to deliver funded projects across all 10 wards.

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Public-Private Partnerships

Leveraging PPP frameworks to attract private investment, reduce fiscal burden, and create sustainable economic opportunities for our people.

03
International Development Agencies

Partnering with UN agencies (UNICEF, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNEP), World Bank programs, and the EU rural development initiative for transformative projects.

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NDDC & MDG Office

Collaborating with the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Edo State MDG Office to drive rural transformation and access federal intervention funds.

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NGOs & Civil Society

Engaging Non-Governmental Organizations, voluntary associations, and donor agencies as active partners in community development and service delivery.

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Diaspora & Individual Investors

Mobilizing Akoko-Edo indigenes in the diaspora and individual development partners to invest in the growth and future of their homeland.

Voices of Support

What People Are Saying

A Breath of Fresh Air Akoko-Edo Needs

Hon. Robert Akande Olumole will bring about fresh air when he becomes Akoko-Edo Local Government Chairman — this is a statement of fact. The community development czar believes the best way Akoko-Edo men, women and youth can point the way to a better future is to reject the old order of clueless leadership. "We can make Akoko-Edo great again."

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Sanusi Friday Chigozie
Political Commentator
A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future

Hon. Robert Akande's leadership is not just about occupying a political office — it is about embodying service, commitment, and responsibility. He is a man who approaches governance with a deep understanding of collaboration. What sets him apart is his ability to remain humble and accessible despite his many accomplishments. "The cap of Akoko-Edo LGA Chairman fits him perfectly."

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Robert Akande Media Team
Campaign Supporters
Championing Social Welfare & Poverty Alleviation

Hon. Akande's vision for social welfare is centred around creating a support system that addresses immediate needs while providing long-term solutions — empowering individuals and families to break the cycle of poverty. His administration will focus on poverty alleviation, financial aid to vulnerable groups, capacity building, and robust health safety nets. "With Akande, no one in Akoko-Edo will be left behind."

DP
Comr. Drastic Piro
Community Activist
He Knows the Achieving & Winning Formula

Hon. Robert Akande possesses the capacity to strategically coordinate and direct activities towards achieving the goals of the great people of Akoko-Edo. He holds the achieving and winning formula — knowing the departments needed to deliver quality life, self-actualisation, and well-being for every citizen. "Support, nominate, and vote Hon. Robert Akande — 2026."

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Comrade Jerome I. Osetohamen
Chairman, Senior Staff Union, Tincan Island Port, NPA Lagos
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Message to the People

A Word from Hon. Robert Akande

Fellow sons and daughters of Akoko-Edo, we stand at a defining moment in our history. The time for visionless leadership is over — the time for purposeful, transparent, and people-centred governance is now.

Together, we will create employment, strengthen security, improve education, deliver quality healthcare, and build an inclusive local government where every voice matters and every life is valued.

The future of Akoko-Edo is bright — and together, we will build it.

— Hon. Robert Akande Olumole · Chairmanship Aspirant, Akoko-Edo L.G.A.