The Man Aketi

This body of work is both a tribute and a visual archive of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. As his personal photographer, I had the privilege of walking closely with him, documenting not only the defining moments of his political career but also the personal spaces where his humanity, humor, and values shone through.

The photographs and compendium presented here capture his journey of leadership, his service to the people, and the quieter rhythms of his personal life. They reflect a man of conviction and vision, while also preserving the everyday details that made him relatable and deeply human.

For me, this project was more than an assignment; it was an act of storytelling and legacy-keeping. It is my way of honoring his memory while sharing with the world a fuller picture of who he was, both as a leader and as a man.