•Olumide Osoba
Son of former Ogun State governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olumide Osoba, has secured the ruling party’s ticket for a fourth term to represent Obafemi Owode/Abeokuta North/Odeda Federal Constituency in Ogun Central Senatorial District.
The lawmaker emerged unopposed at the primaries which held across the constituency, yesterday, reports Sunday Trust.
Former Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, also emerged as the APC candidate for Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Adeleye secured a sweeping victory across the 21 wards that make up the Federal Constituency, polling a total of 25,167 votes.
According to the result announced by the Party’s Electoral Officer, Wale Ajayi, in the presence of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, security officials and party stakeholders at Ifo RCM 1, “Adeleye garnered 17,286 votes from Ifo Local Government Area and 7,881 votes from Ewekoro Local Government Area, totaling 25,167 votes”
“I am glad that the election witnessed massive participation by delegates, party faithful, and stakeholders across the two Local Government Areas, with observers across wards describing it as peaceful, orderly, transparent, and reflective of the internal democratic values of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I commend the maturity displayed throughout the process, as it is a strong signal of unity and cohesion within the party structure ahead of the 2027 elections”, the former commissioner stated.
Adeleye expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the party for their confidence and overwhelming support, noting that the peaceful conduct of the exercise further reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal democracy, inclusiveness, and progressive ideals.
“The election was conducted peacefully and transparently, reflecting the maturity, discipline, and unity within our great party. Beyond the outcome, today’s exercise further demonstrates that our party, the APC remains committed to internal democracy, fairness, and collective progress.
“I sincerely appreciate the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Consensus Gubernatorial candidate, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, leaders, stakeholders, delegates, and party faithful for their confidence, sacrifices, and unwavering support throughout this process,” she stated.
Among those who secured the party’s tickets was incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, representing Imeko Afon Federal Constituency.
Isiaka clinched the APC ticket to seek a second term in the House of Representatives.
However, the contest was more intense in Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, where the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Afolabi Afuwape, faced four challengers — Sodirudeen Ayodeji, Abdul-Akeem Ademolake, Hon. Lanre Edun and Tolulope Fijayo Ayinla Philips.
Afuape was eventually declared winner after polling 12,633 valid votes across the 15 wards of the constituency, defeating his closest rival, Tolulope Philips, who secured 760 votes.
