2027: Olajengbesi Emerges Accord Reps Candidate, Targets End to Wole Oke’s 24-Year Dominance

 By Kehinde Awosina 




Accord Party chieftain and prominent legal practitioner, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has emerged as the party’s candidate for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.


Olajengbesi was officially presented with his Certificate of Return on Friday in Osun State during a ceremony witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), party stakeholders, and supporters.


The politician, who currently serves as spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council championing the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Accord Party and pledged to unseat the incumbent lawmaker, Wole Oke, who has represented the constituency since the return of democracy in 1999.


Speaking after receiving the certificate, Olajengbesi described his emergence as a call to service and a renewed opportunity to reposition the constituency through youthful and progressive representation.


According to him, the people of Oriade/Obokun have remained stagnant politically and developmentally due to what he described as the recycling of old ideas and prolonged leadership.


The Ijebu-Ijesa-born lawyer from Oriade Local Government Area said the time had come for a new generation of leadership capable of delivering meaningful development and effective representation to the people.


Olajengbesi, who will turn 40 in August and previously contested for the same position in 2019, maintained that the constituency deserves fresh ideas and innovative leadership capable of addressing the needs of the people.


“This moment is one of gratitude, humility, and renewed commitment to the service of our people,” he said.


“First and foremost, I give all glory to God Almighty, whose grace and guidance have brought us this far. I am deeply grateful to our party leaders, stakeholders, supporters, and the countless men and women who believe in our shared vision for a better and more prosperous Oriade/Obokun.


“This certificate is not just a symbol of candidature, it is a reminder of the responsibility before us and the collective journey we must undertake together.


“The work begins now. By God’s grace, with unity, dedication, and the support of our people, we will build a future that reflects the hopes and aspirations of every community across our constituency.”


His emergence is expected to intensify political activities in the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency as parties begin early preparations for the 2027 elections.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Babalola Obisesan Rejects Pelumi Olajengbesi's Imposition as Accord Candidate, Threatens Legal Action

Image
 By Kehinde Awosina An aspirant of the Accord Party for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency seat, Babalola Obisesan, has rejected the emergence of Pelumi Olajengbesi as the party’s candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obisesan described the process that produced Olajengbesi as undemocratic and contrary to the principles of fairness and transparency expected within the party. According to him, the selection process was allegedly influenced by only a few individuals, denying party members and supporters across Obokun and Oriade the opportunity to freely decide their preferred candidate through a credible democratic exercise. The Ijebu-Jesa-born politician lamented that the development violated internal democratic values and disenfranchised party loyalists who expected an open and fair process. He further alleged that the action contradicted electoral principles and civic rights, warning that he may seek legal redress to challenge the emergence of Olajengbesi as the party...
Read more

From Seven UTME Attempts to Medical Doctor: The Inspiring Journey of OAU Graduate, Dr Omoboriowo Damilola Isaac

Image
 By Kehinde Awosina  For many students, failure in examinations often feels like the end of a dream. But for Omoboriowo Damilola Isaac, every setback became another reason to keep pushing forward. The young medical doctor, who recently graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University with an M.B.Ch.B degree in Medicine and Surgery, has become a source of inspiration to many after sharing his emotional journey from repeated JAMB failures to academic success. Popularly known on campus as “Dr. Bush” and “Celebrity Teacher,” Damilola’s story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering belief in his dreams. Beyond academics, he also distinguished himself as a student leader, serving as President of the Great Ife Students’ Union during the 2024/2025 academic session. He equally founded “Peak Tutors,” a tutorial platform dedicated to helping JAMB candidates and undergraduates excel academically. Originally from Ekiti State, Damilola revealed that his journey to studying Medicine was...
Read more

Five Months Without Salary: Obokun LG Education Board Member Resigns, Joins APC in Protest Move

Image
By Kehinde Awosina  A member of the Obokun Local Government Education Board, Engr. Philip Ayodele, has officially resigned his appointment, citing the non-payment of five months’ salary arrears running from May to September 2025. Ayodele, who hails from Ipetu-Ile Ward 02 in Obokun Local Government Area, said his decision followed prolonged neglect of his entitlements despite repeated efforts to resolve the issue through formal channels. He alleged that several letters written to the appropriate authorities on the matter were ignored without any meaningful response, describing the situation as unfair and discouraging. In a major political development, the former board member also announced his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), aligning with Hon. Oluwole Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Ayodele said his defection was driven by what he described as “neglect of rights and lack of responsiveness” from the rel...
Read more