Pressure mounts on Hon. Adijat Oladapo to contest Ifo/Ewekoro Reps seat

In a significant shift in the political landscape of Ogun State, the race for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency seat in 2027 gained massive momentum on April 8, 2026. During a high-octane monthly ward meeting, party faithful and community leaders from Ajuwon/Akute reached a unanimous resolution to endorse Hon. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye for the House of Representatives, citing her proven track record and consistent dedication to grassroots development.

The endorsement for the Women Affairs commissioner, which observers are calling a “historic show of unity,” saw a massive turnout of women, youth, and elder statesmen who gathered to witness Adeleye’s formal declaration of intent. The motion for her adoption was moved by the Local Government Party Chairman, Barr. Olumide, and was met with a resounding voice vote of approval, signaling a unified front within the party structure ahead of the next election cycle.

Addressing the energized crowd, Hon. Adeleye laid out a comprehensive legislative agenda focused on strategic advocacy, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development. She reflected on her journey in public service, acknowledging her previous runs for the seat and her decision to step aside in 2019. This time, however, she emphasized that her candidacy is rooted in a vision for “equitable representation” that ensures the voices of all constituents are heard in the Green Chamber.

A central theme of the gathering was the call for political fairness and regional balance. Hon. Adeleye pointed out that the Ifo axis has supported representation from the Ewekoro side for over a decade, spanning three consecutive terms. She argued that the 2027 election presents a defining opportunity to strengthen the bond between the two areas by allowing Ifo to take its turn at the federal level after twelve years of Ewekoro-led representation.

The event was attended by a “who’s who” of regional political leaders, including Hon. Morufu Paramole, Hon. Jimoh Tairu, and Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko, a prominent senatorial aspirant for Ogun Central. Their presence served as a powerful validation of Adeleye’s influence, with many leaders noting her accessibility and “people-oriented” approach as her greatest assets in the upcoming contest.

As the meeting concluded, the atmosphere remained electric with local residents pledging their “maximum support” for her journey to the National Assembly. With this early and decisive endorsement from her home base, pressure is now mounting on other stakeholders across the constituency to align with what is rapidly becoming a broad-based, grassroots-driven movement for progressive leadership in 2027.