By Omagha Idam
Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, a prominent supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the Renewed Hope Agenda as a demonstration of bold leadership, political courage and democratic solidarity, urging Nigerians to support policies aimed at rebuilding the nation’s economy and strengthening its institutions.
Adegbenro made this known while delivering the Guest Speaker’s address at the Sixth Media Lane Annual Awards and National Leadership Lectures 2026, held on Thursday, November 12, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja.
The event was organised under the theme, “Service Over Self: Celebrating Excellence, Honouring Impacts,” which highlighted the importance of selfless service, exemplary leadership, outstanding achievements and positive contributions to society.
The gathering brought together distinguished personalities, political stakeholders, media practitioners and other leaders to celebrate individuals whose contributions have made meaningful impacts in their respective fields and communities.
Adegbenro was also among the award recipients at the ceremony, receiving recognition for his humanitarian services, philanthropic contributions and commitment to improving the lives of people in society.
His participation as Guest Speaker and recognition as an award recipient reflected the central message of the occasion: that genuine leadership goes beyond occupying positions of authority to making enduring contributions to humanity.
Speaking on the topic, “The Renewed Hope Agenda: A Testament to Bold Leadership and the Power of Democratic Solidarity,” Adegbenro said Nigeria’s current economic and political journey required patience, collective responsibility and sustained commitment to the democratic ideals for which many Nigerians had made enormous sacrifices.
Drawing inspiration from his family heritage, he said his support for President Tinubu was rooted in a longstanding commitment to democracy, national development and the struggle for a better Nigeria.
He identified his grandfathers as the late Chief Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, the Balogun of Owu Kingdom and former Premier of the defunct Western Region, and the late Pa Alfred Rewane, a prominent pro-democracy activist and financier of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), who was assassinated on October 6, 1995.
According to him, their contributions to Nigeria’s political development and democratic struggle have continued to shape his understanding of leadership, sacrifice and national service.