RHOPEA Inaugurates Southwest Executives, Pledges Grassroots Development Drive
Rashidat O. Okunlade Writes
The Renewed Hope Empowerment Association (RHOPEA), a group backing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has inaugurated a new set of zonal executives to coordinate its activities across Southwest Nigeria.
The ceremony took place at the Google Arena, Paapa, along Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
The newly inaugurated executives and their respective roles are:
Chief Sunday Obisesan – National President & Lagos State Chairman
Mr. Kayode Agbaje – National Secretary & Osun State Chairman
Chief Taiwo Owoeye – Ekiti State Chairman
Otunba Kanmi Jayeola – Oyo State Chairman
Mr. Oyeleke Olabisi – Ogun State Chairman
Mr. Akinbobola Akin – Ondo State Chairman
The Association targets 774 LGAs in Nigeria 
In his inaugural address, National President Chief Sunday Obisesan stated that RHOPEA has a presence targeted across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria, with a primary focus on national development.
Obisesan praised President Tinubu’s efforts in repositioning Nigeria and urged the new executives to adopt five core mandates of the association: igniting grassroots hope, providing community infrastructure, shielding vulnerable groups, promoting self-reliance, and building collaborative bridges.
‘A Rebirth After Conflict’ – Oyo Chairman
Earlier, Oyo State Chairman Otunba Kanmi Jayeola described the inauguration as a “rebirth” following a recent internal conflict within the association.
He assured members of a rewarding future and called on grassroots residents to support President Tinubu’s development agenda.
Executives Pledge Commitment
National Secretary and Osun State Chairman Mr. Kayode Agbaje expressed optimism about the association’s future prospects.
Speaking on behalf of other state executives, Ekiti State Chairman Chief Mrs. Taiwo Owoeye pledged to work diligently toward achieving the overall vision of RHOPEA.
The inauguration drew members from Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, and Ondo states.
