A Voice for Justice and Development: The Journey of Idowu Afuye
A Voice for Justice and Development: The Journey of Idowu Afuye
Hon. (Comrade) Idowu Afuye — Profile
Brief summary
Idowu Afuye is an Ekiti-born human-rights activist, public servant-turned-politician and entrepreneur known for grassroots mobilisation, youth empowerment and a long-standing commitment to equality and justice. He has combined public service and community advocacy with business ventures and political campaigns on behalf of Ekiti South.
Early life & education
Born in Ode-Ekiti into the Ojoko family, Afuye had his early schooling at St. Mary’s Primary School and continued at Ode-Ekiti High School before proceeding to the University of Ado-Ekiti. He holds a Diploma in Business Administration and a B.Sc. in Political Science.
Public service and activism
Afuye began his professional life in the Ekiti civil service and later served as staff of the House of Assembly Service Commission. Deeply influenced by student-era activism, he has long framed his politics around human rights, fairness and social justice. In 2020 he retired from the civil service to devote himself full-time to political advocacy and development work for Ekiti South. (Details of his civil service career are drawn from his profile and public statements.)
Ekiti South Development Agenda advocacy on a bigger stage
As convener of the Ekiti South Development Agenda, Afuye travelled widely locally and internationally to mobilise support, resources and visibility for the people of Ekiti South. He has publicly explained the reasoning and goals behind this initiative in interviews and recordings about why he started the movement.
Political journey (party politics, campaigns and choices)
Afuye moved from activism into electoral politics and was the Action Democratic Party’s deputy-gubernatorial running mate in the 2022 Ekiti election. Shortly before the election he left the ADP and joined the ruling APC a move covered in national press.
Along the way he experienced frustrations common to grassroots leaders periods of intense agitation on behalf of his people, moments of stepping back, and later returns to formal political activity. His choices have been shaped by a conviction that practical alignment with like-minded leaders can deliver results for Ekiti.
Business & professional pursuits
Beyond politics and public service, Afuye is active in the private sector. He is the CEO of Noblesad Farm Limited (Ode-Ekiti) and runs ISA POL CONSULTANCY a political consultancy, information and communication firm he established to support political organising and public engagement.
Values, vision & public image
Afuye presents himself as a self-made man and a principled activist: equality, justice and fairness are core to his public messaging. He positions his political involvement as an extension of a lifetime of advocacy moving from campus activism to civil service, then to grassroots organising and electoral politics always focused on improving life for people in Ekiti South.
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