In golf, every great shot begins with focus, precision, strategy, and character. There are no shortcuts. One must read the terrain, choose the right club, stay calm under pressure, and execute with discipline. These same qualities define true leadership and they perfectly mirror the profile of Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao, popularly known as Allow Alao, the APC gubernatorial aspirant for Oyo State in 2027.
Just as a golfer carefully studies the course before taking a powerful swing, Engr. Alao has spent over 25 years mastering his field as a professional Civil and Structural Engineer. A proud son of Ibadan from the Baale Olodo compound in Itutaba, who attended Loyola College Ibadan before proceeding to the University of Lagos for his degree in Civil Engineering. He earned a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Benin. His expertise took him to Warri with Shell Petroleum, and today he stands as the Chairman of Oceansalt Oil and Gas Engineering Limited in Lagos.
Like a seasoned golfer who plays the long game, Engr. Allow Alao has built enduring success through patience, resilience, and excellence. His leadership in the oil and gas sector reflects the kind of strategic vision Oyo State urgently needs, the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver sustainable results.
Beyond professional excellence, Engr. Alao embodies the integrity and humanity that golf demands. A practicing Muslim who, in the spirit of the late Chief MKO Abiola, extends financial support to churches to help widows and the less-privileged. Through humanitarian initiatives and his companies, he has directly and indirectly created employment for over 250 Nigerians, demonstrating a deep commitment to social justice, equal opportunity, and the dignity of every individual.
His political philosophy is clear: governance must recognise citizens as socially interdependent, promote equality before the law, and provide equal opportunities irrespective of birth. This is leadership built on character, a quality best tested on the golf course where every player is their own referee.
As Oyo State looks toward 2027, the moment calls for a leader who combines vision, discipline, focus, and compassion, rare qualities that Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao has consistently demonstrated. Like a masterful golfer striking a golden drive toward the hole, he is ready to take the decisive shot that will propel Oyo State to greater prosperity, equity, and development.
Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao) is not just an aspirant.
He is the precise, focused, and character-driven leader Oyo State needs to win the future.
Oyo 2027: Let’s Strike Gold Together.