Former Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has emerged as the candidate for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 poll, under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Penpushing reports that Adeleye’s victory followed the party’s primary election held on Saturday, where she secured a sweeping victory across the 21 wards that make up the Federal Constituency, polling a total of 25,167 votes.
The electoral officer of the party, Wale Ajayi, announcing the results in the presence of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, security officials and party stakeholders at Ifo RCM 1, confirmed that Adeleye garnered 17,286 votes from Ifo Local Government Area and 7,881 votes from Ewekoro Local Government Area, totaling 25,167 votes
Penpushing further reports the elected candidate while speaking said she was glad that the primary poll witnessed massive participation by delegates which cut across the two local government areas and conducted in a peaceful manner
“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)’, she said.
‘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”, Adeleye emphasized
Penpushing also reports that the former commissioner, and frontline member of state chapter of the party expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the party for their confidence and overwhelming support.
Penpushing reports that Adeleye, a former member of Ogun State House of Assembly noted 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’, she stated.
‘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’, Adeleye added.
Penpushing further reports that it would be recalled that Adeleye’s candidacy had earlier received the endorsement of leadership of the party and stakeholders across the Federal Constituency.
The leaders of the party who earlier endorsed Adeleye include Chief Joju Fadairo; former member of the House of Representatives and Chairman, apex leadership, Ewekoro Local Government, Engr. Sina Adegbenro; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat.
Penpushing also reports that others are former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo; and members of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ewekoro and Ifo II State Constituencies and Hon. Yusuf Amosun and Hon. Fola Salami
The list includes former Majority Leaders of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Israel Jolaoso, Hon. Bode Adeaga, Executive Chairmen of Ifo and Ewekoro Local Government Areas, Hon. Idris Kushimo and Hon. Sikiru Adeshina, as well as ward leaders, women groups, youth leaders among others
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