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I’m Competently Qualified, Have Done No Wrong – Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju

Published

6 years ago

June 26, 2020

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By Eric Elezuo

Dr Anuoluwapo Adepoju is a professional cosmetic surgeon, reputed to have conducted over 300 successful beauty related surgeries. In this interview, she reveals what it takes to undertake a surgery and many other intricate details about herself and the medical profession. Excerpts:

Pls tell us in details who Dr. Anu is ?

My name is Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju. I graduated in 2015 with an MBBS degrees from the University of Lagos College of Medicine. I am registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and a graduate member of the Nigerian Medical Association. I have also had further trainings in this field and other branch of medicine.

Does just having an MBBS and belonging to NMA qualify you to perform cosmetic surgery?

I have gone further to get the necessary trainings to specialise in cosmetic surgery. I am a physician member of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. I completed certified trainings in liposuction and in hair transplantation and other minimally and non invasive procedure from the United States and Estecenter Plastic Surgery Center Istanbul, Turkey. I also participated in the live educational body cadaver workshop in Florida Orlando where we performed different cosmetic procedures ranging from liposuction, tummy tuck, breast lifts, implants and Brazilian butt lifting.

Which other trainings are you equipped with for the job?

I did a three month intensive training and mentorship programme with Desoto Family and Surgery Centre, Desoto, Texas. And on the side, I am an alumni of Lagos Business School, Enterprise Development Centre (I received a scholarship to study there from World Bank).

Briefly explained what motivated your decision to choose medical and beauty profession?

I have always had a passion for health and beauty being an only child of my mum; it was actually her dream to see me become a doctor. As a little child, my mum would ask me to look into the mirror and tell myself that I would become a doctor. She put the idea in my head and I started to fall in love with medicine.

I have opened business lines in the lifestyle sector and had a SPA, a cosmetic store, a beauty school and a makeup outfit at a point in my life. I moved into cosmetic surgery which has always been of interest to me and took the requisite trainings to specialise in the field. It gives me so much joy to see confident women, so in my own little way, I try to boost the confidence of every woman around me with either surgical or non surgical procedures.

In Nigeria even though our women are naturally endowed, they still strive for perfection or try to be better versions of themselves. One of our most popular procedures is to fill out hip dips which gives a more rounded silhouette.

Well, one of your efforts to see another woman confident brought about a backlash you are facing today. How did it happen?

I will say it is one of the challenges of the profession, but unfortunately many people have been fed wrongly far from the truth or are being malicious.

Any type of surgery carries risks and when we consult with patients we make them aware of the risks involved. We also have discussions on their general health and lifestyle as these factors can impact on the outcome of a procedure.

I did a procedure on a patient two years ago, in 2018. She had liposuction done and fat transferred to her buttocks for enhancement. The procedure was successful however the patient had respiratory issues. We had to refer her to a specialist institution for expert management and she was diagnosed with pneumonia. However despite expert care and attention she died after about 31 days. As a medical professional I am deeply saddened when a patient dies as we develop a good relationship and rapport with our patients during the consultation and all through their medical journey with us. As a mother I know how heartbreaking it can be to lose a child and I deeply sympathise with her family.

There were a lot of rumours going around social media about the circumstances around her death and due to medical ethic and patient confidentiality I am unable to go into the specific medical issues. However every care was taken by me and my team during her cosmetic surgery which was successful. Her underlying medical issue was handled by a renowned institution with expertise in that field.

Medcontour has a very good success rate. We are guided by our professional ethics on patient confidentiality and cannot disclose information on the many successful surgeries we have done. This some times puts us at a disadvantage in defending muddled up online rumours.

You mentioned that she had pneumonia; did she develop pneumonia while in your custody or was it an underlying illness she came to you with?

I believe that it was probably an underlying problem. For a liposuction procedure, we do not take a chest X-ray routinely for patients younger than 40. For over 40s we take a chest X-ray, ECG and all. We only do the baseline investigation for those younger than 40, and we did all that for the patient.

Is that a standard practice or your hospital policy?

Yes, it is a standard practice not to take chest X-rays for patients under 40 as it is a minimally invasive procedure, however every other baseline investigations is done for all patients. For patients who are going in for liposuction, chest X-rays are not compulsory unless the patient is 40 and above. That’s the standard practice anywhere in the world. Liposuction is not something that is done routinely in this part of the world. It is a relatively new procedure in Nigeria and we don’t expose patients to radiation unless it is very necessary. It is very unfortunate what happened to the patient and our facility will now be making it compulsory for x-rays to be taken by all patients irrespective of age.

So what is this accusation that you are a fresher, and was experimenting liposuction with the lady for the first time?

I graduated from the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos in 2015. I have had extensive training in cosmetic surgery and have carried out well over 300 procedures. My success rate is high because we have a competent and well trained team and a well equipped facility. We also do an extensive background check on the patient pre surgery to ascertain their general health and provide detailed information and guidelines on post surgery protocols that the patient must follow. The media backlash originated from a patient who posted her issues about our work on social media which went viral. The issues could have easily been addressed at the facility. At the time I had done well over 300 procedures.

Dr Adepoju Anu with Dr Tony Mongubat, course director of America Academy of cosmetic surgery and the president of world Academy of cosmetic surgery and others at Advent Health, Nicholson centre, Florida

Did you mean 300?

Yes, over 300 actually and still counting, and the patients are very much out there confidently enjoying and flaunting our good job.
It is sad to see how unsubstantiated media posts can potentially cause damage to a business reputation. The outcry has caused my facility to be shut down by the Federal competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The case is presently in court.

Is your hospital still sealed or has it been reopened now?

Yes, it is and unlawfully done.

The sealing was prompted by a social media influencer who made an unsubstantiated claim about a procedure she received at the clinic. Without verifying the claim many bloggers posted the story on their blogs and some even went further to make insinuations about my professionalism and rouse the public against me. Based on this, the FCCPC, without reaching out to me to get information on my competence to run the medical facility, unlawfully entered the facility, vandalised and closed it up.

This is totally against the rule of law.

There are processes and procedures that should be followed before coming to a conclusion.

All these actions have caused a huge damage to my reputation and has affected my business as well as my family.

The emotional damage cannot be quantified as due to the actions of a blogger who threatened to release my physical address online. I now live in fear as to the safety of my children and family.

How did this particular new threat come up?

A recent video was released on social media of a lady claiming she had complications for a fat transfer procedure to her bum and breast done at the Med Contour Clinic. The video did not show the face of the person so I cannot verify if she truly was a patient at the clinic. However we have had a patient who had this type of procedure and developed complications because she did not follow the post surgery protocols. This is a recurring issue with many Nigerian patients who are eager to show off their bodies after surgery and ignore the directives given to them. This includes wearing of special clothing, massages, instruction on not smoking and drinks etc. I am mindful of doctor/ patient confidentiality and will not be able to give full disclosure. However the patient was unable to attend the facility for a full examination because we were closed during the period of COVID-19 curfew. She was referred to another facility which is the standard procedure and was managed by an experienced colleague and was later discharged.

Dr Cevik Ibrahim awarding Dr Anu Adepoju her certificate after a course on Liposuction and Hair transplantation at Estecentre Istanbul Turkey in 2018

The patient called from time to time to complain about her health issues and I managed it in the best way possible. I visited her in her home on several occasions, examined her and brought drugs to her for free. I also asked for a loose culture which was not done till date. It was therefore shocking to see the viral online video claiming Med Contour had botched yet another pàtient.

But how are dissatisfied patients managed in this industry?

If a patient has issues, the first line of action is to call the doctor who then manages the issues and corrects it.
It is sad that in Nigeria a number of people resort to posting their issues on social media without first talking to their doctors. I found out about the issues of the patient was facing online.

I have been approached by a blogger with a demand for money or else I will be targeted with negative publicity. From the first night we had a conversation, the blogger started posting different things about me, like my house address, pictures, my spouse’s pictures and all online. I was confused because I don’t understand why I should succumb to blackmail and bribe a blogger because of an issue with a patient. Because of my stance to not succumb to their pressure to release money, they have been posting bad report endlessly about me and my family.

Did the blogger make any demand before they started posting, and what was the demand?

Yes, they asked for Two Million Naira but I refused to pay, then they said I should pay 1.5 Million Naira, and they sent me Bitcoin account details as well as the contact of the person to buy the Bitcoin from. This process made me realise they were professional blackmailers.

When he made his demands, was it via a voice conversation or…?

No, it was via chat with a friend of mine. The blogger called themselves Gistlover blog requested an initial payment of N2 million to make this all go away and later came down to N1.5m. The blogger sent details (a bitcoin account and that we should buy it from Greentech Empire).

I refused to make the payment and from that moment the blogger became very angry and told me I would be dealt with.

The blogger started posting false stories about us and the brand Med Contour. The blogger has put it out that I do not have the requisite trainings to carry out cosmetic surgeries.

Can the chat be screenshot?

Of course yes.

Alright, you said you have done liposuction on well over 300 persons, is it possible to have at least 5 of those people speak on your behalf?

Yes, I have quite a number of patients who are willing to show their faces in order to prove that I have worked on them without problems, but I cannot give out their information. I believe they can appear live, have their pictures taken and be interviewed.

Again, there were accusations that the lady who died was your first patient which you have debunked. Another thing which was circulated was that the same year this happened was the same year you graduated from medical school.

No, I finished in 2015 from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos.

Aside being a member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), are you also a member of Plastic Surgeon Association?

I have never called myself a plastic surgeon.

I am not a plastic surgeon.

I did not do residency.

I am a cosmetic surgeon.

There’s a big difference between both. Plastic surgery deals mainly with cleft lips, nerve damage, burn injury, nerve repair, skin graft etc.

I have never referred to myself as a plastic surgeon and when I see them call me that online…well there’s only so much people I can correct.

Cosmetic surgery is mainly deals with tummy tucks, liposuction, breast implants and the rest. Now, I don’t even do all that; I strictly do liposuctions and fat transfers which is minimally invasive. It is like the most basic of all cosmetic procedures.

Cosmetic surgery is elective and focuses on improving appearance while plastic surgery repairs defects or reconstructs damages to the face or body.

A plastic surgeon undergoes more intensive training than a cosmetic surgeon because the procedures and outcomes of both surgery are different.

As I stated earlier I have undergone the necessary certified trainings to competently carry out cosmetic procedures.

So, in actual fact, what you studied and what you are licensed to do, covered the procedure that was done on the lady that died?

Absolutely! The degree we get from school is Bachelor of Medicine and I can perform any medical procedure provided I am trained to do it. I am trained to do Liposuction.

Are there any risks involved in cosmetic surgery, and liposuction in particular?

Like every life endeavour, yes. However, cosmetic surgery can be a relatively safe procedure if the patient is healthy, a non smoker with no underlying medical condition and follow up care instructions are maintained. It is also important not to do too many surgeries at a time as the body needs time to heal properly.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure, and all surgical procedures inherently have an element of risk.

Some complications that can be caused by liposuction include infection, bleeding, swelling and pain.

We must not forget that a one time First Lady of this country died during a liposuction operation, and hers was with one of the best in the world.

Yes, there are risks, but the risks associated with the procedure are minimal when compared to other types of surgery.

An experienced surgeon in a properly equipped operating room rarely sees serious complications set in.

At Medcontour, we do at least 30 or more cases in a month and about a thousand cases so far since we started. A few complaints from patients who were not compliant to a given set of post-operative instructions turned public opinion against my facility, unfortunately.

How do you want to be remembered as regards this job?

As one of the very few female cosmetic surgeons in Nigeria who has paved the way and opened the doors in a fieldd that is dominated by males. I want to inspire young women to know that by hard work and determination they can achieve their dreams.

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Glo Celebrates Executive Director, Sade Michael-Adenuga at 31

Published

3 weeks ago

July 1, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

Communications giant, GLOBACOM, has celebrated its Group Executive Director, Madam Sade Michael-Adenuga, as she clocks 31.

In a message via the Group’s X account, Globacom celebrated the go-getting abilities Ms Michael-Adenuga, recognising her dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment, which have continued speak loud in the growth and development of the Gbobacom Group.

The message reads:

“Today, we celebrate Madam Sade Michael-Adenuga, whose dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment continue to make a meaningful difference.

“As you mark another year, we wish you good health, happiness, and many more years of fulfilment and remarkable accomplishments. May the year ahead bring every opportunity to continue making an enduring impact.

“Happy Birthday, Madam Sade Michael-Adenuga.”

Sade Michael-Adenuga is the last daughter of the billionaire businessman, philanthropist and founder of the Glo brand, among many other business concerns.

Beautiful and highly ceregral, Sade is a certified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She currently serves as a Group Executive Director of Globacom Group, and is the founder of QuickLaw.

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Adeleke and Momodu: A Classic Tale of ‘Twin’ Brothers

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2 months ago

May 18, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The story of the Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Chief Dele Momodu, and the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is one told from a multiple dimension. It encompasses passion, love, friendship, camaraderie, collaboration, and more importantly, brotherhood.

Here’s a classic tale of two individuals, who started as acquaintances, transmuted into being friends, and today has become inseparable, not just as brothers, but as ‘twin’ brothers. No wonder the Bible says, there’s a friend that sticks closer than a brother; that’s the story of ‘Demola and Dele. A typical example of Double D. A classic tale of friendship made in heaven.

Both have seen measured successes in their various fields of endeavours. Adeleke, besides being an accomplished entrepreneur, has in his own way, conquered the field of politics, having served as a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and presently serving as the Executive Governor of Osun State.

Momodu, on his part, has not in any way lacked behind. Beyond establishing and sustaining Africa’s number one celebrity magazine, Momodu is an iconic journalist, publisher, businessman and a motivational speaker, who has both working and personal relationships with many influential world leaders. He has been one shot away from the highest office in the land, having contested for the Nigerian presidency, first as a candidate in 2011, and as an aspirant in 2023.

Born same year, 1960, same month, May, the brothers have from time in memorial, shared a common bond that has given onlookers the apertite to ask more questions about their originality. But while one is from Edo State, the other is from Osun. However, the state barriers notwithstanding, Adeleke and Momodu has proved to the world what true friendship means.

Over the weekend when Momodu celebrated his 66th birthday, just three days after Adeleke celebrated his at the Government House, in Oshogbo, the Governor gladly referred to Momodu as his ‘twin’ brother, a motion that everyone readily agreed with. It is worthy of note that while Adeleke was born on May 13, 1960, Momodu was born on May 16, 1960. Friends and associates always insist that Adeleke is three days older than Momodu, and that one fact Momodu has come to live with, and joyously celebrates.

In his message at the birthday celebration, held with incisive discussion on the theme, Ignorance and The Danger of Xenophobia, at the Dele Momodu Leadership Centre, Alalubosa, Ibadan, the Governor extolled the qualities of Momodu, fondly referring to him as ‘my twin brother’. He hailed Momodu for always using his birthday to speak to the conscience of Africa, especially in the last three years.

At the event, organized by The Dele Momodu Foundation, with the theme, “Ignorance and the Danger of Xenophobia.” Speakers at the occasion condemned the rising tide of xenophobic attacks, particularly those targeting Nigerian citizens in South Africa, warning that such hostility undermines regional progress, peace, and continental unity.

Taking the podium to honour the celebrant, whom he affectionately described as his “twin brother,” Adeleke praised Chief Momodu not only as a towering figure in African journalism and publishing; serving as the CEO and Publisher of the celebrated Ovation International magazine but also as an advocate for unity. The governor further called for urgent action to protect Nigerian citizens abroad in relation to the theme of the day, and the body language of the continent as a result of the present situation in South Africa, where black foreign population is being persecuted and threatened.

“Xenophobia is a cancer that eats away at the fabric of our shared humanity,” Governor Adeleke said. “The attacks on our citizens in South Africa and elsewhere demand serious and immediate attention. As leaders, we must come together across borders to ensure that these hostilities stop. We cannot speak of a united Africa while our brothers and sisters are targeted simply for being Nigerian,” the governor said.

The governor further pledged his administration’s full support for initiatives aimed at ending xenophobic violence against Nigerians in the diaspora, emphasizing that diplomatic and collaborative efforts are necessary to safeguard the dignity of African citizens everywhere.

The event drew a distinguished array of guests. The keynote lecture was delivered by Professor Eghosa Emmanuel Osaghae, Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, who provided an incisive analysis of the socio-political roots of xenophobia and its impact on pan-African integration.

The Chairperson of the occasion was Her Excellency Jewel Howard-Taylor, former Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, whose presence emphasized the pan-African significance of the gathering. A somber yet inspiring musical performance was delivered by Sir Shina Peter, the guest musician, who paid tribute to a life well lived in service of journalism and humanity.

In his remarks, the celebrant thanked the governor, the dignitaries, and the foundation for turning his birthday into a platform for meaningful dialogue and action.

DELE MOMODU – MAY 16, 1960

Dele Momodu, without an iota of doubt stands tall among those who have been diligent in businesses, and it is therefore, no surprise that he has stood, and is still standing not just before kings but with kings.

Born Ayòbámidélé Àbáyòmí Ojútelégàn Àjàní Momodu on May 16, 1960, some 63 years ago, Chief Dele Momodu as he is known in the business circle, and Bob Dee, in the social stage, is by every standard a man who is diligent in his business. And it is no wonder that he has not only stood before kings, he had and continues to dine with kings. There is practically no influential person that Dele Momodu does not know across the length and breadth of Nigeria, Africa and on the inter-continental stage. He is that large!

By every standard a rare breed, Momodu is many things in one; journalist/publisher, businessman, philanthropist, actor, politician and motivational speaker. Among all these he considers himself simply as a reporter, and even with a retinue of seasoned staff still ventures into the field to scoop exclusives. Those who have referred to him as a workaholic are not far from the truth. Even he, himself has an oft quoted line thus “those who come from poor background cannot afford to sleep too much”.

A beacon of the Momodu family, Dele, the last of three siblings, was ‘privileged’ to lose his father at the age of 13, and was therefore sentenced to the complete tutelage of his mother, and sometimes relatives. His mother became practically his mentor, teacher and soulmate until she passed away on May 18, 2007, two days after Dele’s 47th birthday. According to him, one of the many morals his mother, who he revered next to God, taught him, is never to despair even when times are tough. Even in her near poverty state, Dele maintained that ‘she didn’t give up on me.’

The accomplished journalist, whose first name was derived from Ayobamidele, meaning “my joy has followed me home”, is a proud 1982 graduate of the University of Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) where he obtained a degree in Yoruba Language, and followed it up in 1988 with a master’s degree in English Literature.

He kicked off his professional career as a lecturer at the Oyo State College of Arts and Science in Ile-Ife, between 1982 and 1983 while serving as a corps member. He went on to become the private secretary to the former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Chief Akin Omoboriowo, a position he held from 1983 till 1985. In 1986, he was elevated to serve the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, managing his Motel Royal Limited.

Momodu is the proprietor of the no 1 celebrity journal, Ovation International Magazine, The Boss Newspaper and Ovation Television.

The Akinrogun of Gbonganland, who is also the Aare of Iwoland, has also been honoured with the Prestigious Value Leadership award by an organisation, Nigeria, which is a subsidiary of Moonlite Integrated Concept, among an avalanche of awards, honours and tags. Momodu us consistently praised for his admirable efforts, which have not gone unnoticed.

ADEMOLA JACKSON ADELEKE – MAY 13, 1960

Born of the Adeleke family of Ede in Osun State on May 13, 1960, Adeleke commenced his primary education at Methodist Primary School, Surulere Lagos State before he was privileged to relocate to Old Oyo State to continue his education at Nawarudeen Primary School, Ikire.

Adeleke was born Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke to a Muslim father and Nnena Esther Adeleke, an Igbo Christian mother. Like him, Adeleke’s father, Raji Ayoola Adeleke was a Senator and the Balogun of Ede land in Osun State. His father, Raji Ayoola Adeleke was also the leader of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN).

On completion of his primary education, he moved on to The Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Ede to begin his post primary schooling. In the later years however, he attended Ede Muslim Grammar School Ede, where he completed his secondary school education and subsequently relocated to the United States of America, joining his two older brothers, who were also studying there.

In the United States, he joined Jacksonville State University, Alabama, and studied Criminal Justice, with minor in Political Science.

To prove doubting Thomases, who wiped up controversies around his educational qualification, wrong, he went back to school and got enrolled at Atlanta Metropolitan State College in the United States, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2021.

A businessman and administrator of no mean repute, Adeleke was the humble Group Executive Director at his brother’s company, Pacific Holdings Limited from 2001 to 2016, where his credible performances shot the company to enviable heights; a height it is still enjoying till date.

It is imperative to note that before he joined Pacific Holdings Limited, Senator Adeleke worked with Quicksilver Courier Company in Atlanta, Georgia, US, as a service contractor from 1985 to 1989. His dexterity to work earned him a progression in career, and he berthed as Vice President at Origin International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, US, a flavours and fragrance manufacturing company. His meritorious stewardship lasted a period of five years, from 1990 to 1994.

Not a few has described Adeleke as the philanthropic capital of Ede, as his influence in aiding the less privileged and downtrodden remains top notch. He is a voracious believer in community development, and has not spared any expense to see that his community receives global influence.

Politically, Adeleke is a beacon of light and hard nut to crack, having remained an albatross to opposing powers and a reference point to ideal administration.

Shortly after he lost his brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, who died in April 2017, he contested the Osun West 2017 Senatorial by-election, emerging as the winner under the Peoples Democratic Party, where he decamped to from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Having emerged senator, Adeleke’s political influence waxed stronger, an on July 23, 2018, he emerged as the governorship candidate of PDP in Osun State.

Adeleke ran for Osun state governorship election under the PDP against top contenders Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola of APC and Iyiola Omisore of SDP on 22 September 2018. The election was declared inconclusive by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) while Adeleke was leading, and a rerun slated on September 27, 2018. The candidate of the APC Oyetola was declared winner after the run-off. Adeleke protested the result describing the election as a “coup”.

Much as on March 22, 2019, the tribunal sitting in Abuja declared Adeleke the winner of the election, the Supreme Court later affirmed Gboyega Oyetola as the authentic winner of the 2018 Osun State governorship election on Friday, July 5, 2019

Popularly known as the Dancing Senator because of his penchant to joyfully react to the sounds of music, Adeleke is uncle to one of Nigeria’s popular musicians, Davido.

Governor Adeleke is married to two beautiful women. They are blessed with three children who are all entertainers. They are B-Red and Shina Rambo and a daughter, Nike Adeleke. He is the uncle of one Nigeria’s primus inter pares in entertainment, Davido.

As expected, Adeleke is moving Osun State to the greatest of heights as he promised, and many who know him agree that there are still very many more in the offing even as he navigates his political prowess to win again on August 15.

These ‘twin’ brothers have become a toast of reference. They are hardworking, philanthropic in nature, and always happy.

Yes, always happy as the smiles and dance in their gaits at all times are unmistakable.

Cheers to brotherhood!

Cheers to Ademola Adeleke and Dele Momodu!

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Koumagnon Family Pledges Unalloyed Support for Romuald Wadagni As President

Published

3 months ago

April 9, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The Koumagnon Family and Allied Families of Seme-Kpodji, of the Republic of Benin, led by Monsieur Alberto Koumagnon, has declared their unflinching support for the candidacy of Romuald Wadagni as he steps out on Sunday to vie for the presidential seat of the Republic of Benin.

In statement of declaration, the families observed that Wadagni is propelled by a ‘vision embodied in this ambitious, realistic project, resolutely focused on the future of our country’.

The declaration is presented in full:

DECLARATION OF SUPPORT BY THE GREAT KOUMAGNON FAMILY AND ALLIED FAMILIES OF SÈMÈ-KPODJI FOR CANDIDATE ROMUALD WADAGNI

The great KOUMAGNON family and allied3 families of Sèmè-Kpodji, deeply committed to the values of peace, progress, and development, followed with particular interest the presentation, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, of the “Further Together” (Plus loin ensemble) social project by our dear candidate, President Romuald WADAGNI.

Following this important political event, and gathering on this day, 04/04/2026, we wish to express our full support for the vision embodied in this ambitious, realistic project, resolutely focused on the future of our country.

From the outset, we, descendants of the KOUMAGNON family and allied families, commend the enlightened leadership of President Patrice TALON who, faithful to his commitment to building a modern and prosperous Benin, has been able to propose to the presidential majority a competent, credible candidate who brings hope for consolidating achievements.

In this dynamic of continuity and progress, the candidacy of President Romuald WADAGNI is fully in line with the continuation of the structural reforms undertaken over several years in all sectors, particularly in infrastructure.

In this regard, we recognize and commend the many achievements of the government, especially road infrastructure, which has significantly improved mobility and living conditions for the populations of the communes of Sèmè-Kpodji and surrounding areas.

Moreover, these remarkable efforts reflect a constant determination to connect localities, stimulate economic exchanges, and sustainably strengthen the attractiveness of our territories.

Building on these achievements and firmly oriented toward the future, we are convinced of the relevance of the “Further Together” project.

Therefore, the great KOUMAGNON family and allied families of Sèmè-Kpodji give their firm, committed, and unconditional support to candidate Romuald WADAGNI, as well as to his running mate, Mrs. Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yérima.

In the same spirit, we call on all daughters and sons of Sèmè-Kpodji, as well as all citizens committed to peace and development in our country, Benin, to mobilize massively in support of this hopeful momentum by turning out in large numbers on April 12.

We also wish to assure our dear candidate of our commitment to mobilize widely to ensure a high voter turnout in the commune of Sèmè-Kpodji.

Together, let us continue the efforts undertaken.

Together, let us consolidate our achievements.

Together, let us go further.

Long live Benin on its path toward progress!

Long live the WADAGNI–TALATA ticket!
Thank you.

Done at Sèmè-Kpodji, on 04/04/2026

The great KOUMAGNON family and allied families