16/11/2022
Earlier today, I met with Barrister Ahmed Rufai Akanbi to officially submit my letter to step down as the CEO/Publisher of one of the leading Online Media Outlets and Public Relations Organizations, The Elites Watch Media Group at his mini-office along Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
Barrister Ahmed Rufai Akanbi is a star-studded Legal luminary, who also doubles as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Elites Watch Media Group.
My decision to step down at this period, although a tough reality is purposely to actively take part in the political and electioneering process of my dear state, Kwara, at the fast-approaching 2023 general elections.
About a year and a few months ago, I established and incorporated an Online Media and Public Relations Organization named ‘The Elites Watch Media Group’ where I served as the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher concurrently.
The Media and Public Relations outlet has over the years garnered thousands of readers, and consulted for sizable numbers of Public figures across the length and breadth of Nigeria and abroad and the outlet is famously known for its timely reportage of public events and qualitative content to the mass audience.
As a practising Journalist, I understand that my decision to further advance my career in the Political Sphere of my dear Kwara State is a tough reality which is solely driven by the passion and quest for a new course in Societal Politics geared towards the principles of Accountability and Good Governance to the People at all times. I make bold to say that my decision is not in any way self-serving but a call to uphold one of the tenets of Sustainable Democracy.
However, I want to reassure you all that I remain committed to my Social Responsibility as a Journalist which mandated us to stand by the People and make their voice counts at all times.
I, therefore, apologise to my esteemed readers, family, friends, associates, and colleagues in the Media Profession who may be dissatisfied with this new development. I thank you all for trusting and believing in my capacity and vision through my publications during my reign as the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of The Elites Watch Media Group.
I remain your dear friend.
Thanks and God bless.
Yours truly,
SULAIMAN, Abdulwaheed Olamilekan