Hon. Olabisi Akintewe Elongate Biography
Hon. Olabisi Akintewe Elongate (born November 25, 1972) is a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur, and grassroots mobilizer. He is best known for his progressive leadership in local government politics and his long-standing affiliation with several political parties, including the Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM), Alliance for Democracy (AD), Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he joined in 1996.
🏛️ Early Life and Education
Olabisi Akintewe Elongate was born in Ondo Town, Nigeria. He began his education at St. Jonbosco Primary School and completed his secondary education at St. James Secondary School in 1990.
He later pursued higher education at Kwara State Polytechnic, Westerville, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration in 2018.
💼 Career
Before venturing fully into politics, Akintewe worked as a building contractor and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Living Structure System Ltd, a construction and development firm.
🗳️ Political Career
Akintewe’s political journey began in 1996, when he joined the Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM). Over the years, he transitioned through several political parties aligned with progressive ideologies, including AD, AC, ACN, and eventually APC.
In 2003 he was elected as party ward and later in ACN party and also local government party executive members as a treasurer in Lagos State, where he played a critical role in community-based leadership and empowerment initiatives.
By 2023, he was elected as Ward Executive (ESCO) under the Alliance for Democracy (AD) platform, further consolidating his influence in grassroots politics.
📌 Political Ideology and Impact
Olabisi Akintewe Elongate is a strong advocate for:
• Youth empowerment
• Women’s rights
• Rural development
• Transparent governance
He is credited with launching impactful community development projects, including:
• Free school bus services for primary and secondary school students in his constituency.
• Empowerment programs for artisans such as mechanics, bricklayers, carpenters, and traders.
• Small business support services, particularly through skills training and tool distribution.
He is often quoted as saying:
“A true leader doesn’t chase power — he carries the people.”
👥 Personal Life
Olabisi Akintewe Elongate is married to Charity Tonne Akintewe, and they have three children.
He is an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and is known for his dedication to faith-based and social development initiatives across Nigeria.
