2027: Diya Hails Odogbolu APC Stakeholders as Campaign Council Attracts N75m Pledges
Deputy Governorship Candidate, Kudirat Balogun-Adegunwa, Pledges ₦20m as Diya, Adeleye and Party Leaders Commit Funds to Campaign Activities
The Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Hon. Dr. Babatunde Diya, has commended leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their financial commitments and renewed determination ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the inauguration of campaign committees for the Odogbolu State Constituency, where ₦75 million was reportedly raised in pledges.
The inauguration, held at the Odogbolu Town Hall, attracted party leaders, elected officials, political appointees, campaign committee members and grassroots mobilisers, who reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s preparations for the forthcoming elections.
The event featured the inauguration of campaign committees, the administration of oaths to committee directors, the presentation of engagement letters and financial pledges from party stakeholders to support campaign coordination, logistics and grassroots mobilisation.
Addressing the gathering, Diya praised the stakeholders for their impressive turnout, loyalty and contributions to the political development of Odogbolu. He described the newly constituted campaign committees as a team of experienced politicians and committed grassroots mobilisers whose collective efforts would be important to the party’s electoral preparations.
He expressed confidence in the APC’s readiness for the 2027 elections, particularly its governorship aspiration in Ogun West and its plans for other elective positions across Ogun State.
The candidates highlighted at the event included Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, popularly known as YAYI, for governor; Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Balogun-Adegunwa as deputy governorship candidate; Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, for the Ogun East Senatorial District; Hon. Rasak Daddah for the House of Representatives; and Hon. Lukman Adeleye for the Ogun State House of Assembly.
Diya recalled his political engagement during the 2021 elections, when he personally visited all 168 polling units in Odogbolu Local Government Area. He also commended Hon. Lukman Adeleye for demonstrating a similar commitment to grassroots mobilisation even before the commencement of formal campaign activities.
The council chairman assured party members that necessary resources, including campaign materials, palliatives and logistical support, would be made available to facilitate effective mobilisation across the local government.
He expressed optimism that Odogbolu would deliver substantial electoral support for the party’s candidates, while urging stakeholders to work together to strengthen the APC’s political organisation at the grassroots.
Kudirat pledges ₦20m, urges unity and women’s participation
The APC deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, urged party members to uphold fairness, justice and unity as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
She stressed the importance of presenting a united front and ensuring that party members remained committed to collective objectives.
As part of her contribution to the campaign effort, she pledged ₦20 million to support the campaign committees and called on party members, particularly women, to intensify grassroots mobilisation and encourage wider participation in the political process.
Her pledge was among the major financial commitments announced at the inauguration, where party leaders and stakeholders made individual and collective promises to support the campaign council’s activities.
Adeleye pledges ₦5m, declares confidence in APC
The APC candidate for the Odogbolu State Constituency seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, also expressed confidence in the party’s preparations, citing the presence and support of prominent stakeholders as evidence of its organisational strength.
Using the popular expression, “Umbrella won ti faya,” Adeleye asserted that the opposition had lost its political appeal in the area and predicted an overwhelming victory for the APC in the forthcoming elections.
He thanked party leaders and stakeholders for accepting him as the party’s candidate for the legislative seat and pledged ₦5 million towards the campaign council’s activities.
Campaign committee announces ward reward
The Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Hon. Femi Ogunbanwo, described the inauguration as an important step towards consolidating party unity and strengthening the APC’s electoral machinery in Odogbolu.
He said the party was approaching the elections as a united political family, with a commitment to ensuring that key stakeholders were carried along in the mobilisation process.
To encourage effective grassroots engagement and improved electoral performance, Ogunbanwo announced a reward for the ward that records the highest percentage margin of victory among the 15 wards in the local government.
He said the winning ward would receive a minibus or, at a minimum, a motorcycle as an incentive for its performance.
Full list of financial pledges
Several party leaders, political officeholders and stakeholders announced financial pledges towards the campaign council’s activities.
Barr. Dapo Oduwole, Otunba Adesanya Olumide, popularly known as Bobadara, Otunba Wale Osinnubi, also known as WESCO, and Otunba Odunowo each pledged ₦2 million.
Former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Remmy Hazzan; Hon. Adebowale Ojuri; Otunba Tope Tokoya; Hon. Atinuke Bello; Mr. Ola Olufunmilayo; Dr. Seun Sokan; Mr. Tayo Moshood, popularly known as DayTayo; Rt. Hon. Wasiu Adeniji; Hon. Shuaib Ladejobi; and Mr. Braimoh Ismail each pledged ₦1 million.
The Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Akeem Adesoye, and the councillors collectively pledged ₦1.5 million in support of the campaign council.
The APC Chairman in Odogbolu Local Government Area, Akogun Muyiwa Idowu, reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the elections and urged ward chairmen to work closely with stakeholders in their respective wards to strengthen grassroots mobilisation.
Idowu, alongside Dr. Tayo Lawal, Alhaji Rahmon Olusada, Barr. Yomi Siwoniku and Chief Mrs. Oyinkansola Cole, also pledged ₦500,000 each.
Diya further pledged ₦3 million on behalf of himself and members of his cabinet to support the campaign council’s activities.
The financial commitments were presented as part of the stakeholders’ collective effort to provide resources for campaign coordination, mobilisation and other activities ahead of the elections.
Siwoniku administers oath to committee Directors
The inauguration also featured the administration of the oath of office to the campaign committee directors by the APC State Legal Adviser, Barr. Yomi Siwoniku.
Siwoniku charged the directors to discharge their responsibilities faithfully and remain committed to the objectives of their respective assignments.
Following the oath-taking, letters of engagement were presented to committee members by the deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, and the campaign committee chairman, Hon. Femi Ogunbanwo.
The exercise formally marked the commencement of the committees’ responsibilities in coordinating party activities and strengthening mobilisation efforts within the Odogbolu State Constituency.
Dignitaries at the inauguration
The event attracted several prominent APC leaders, political officeholders and stakeholders from Odogbolu and other parts of Ogun State.
Those in attendance included Hon. Lukman Olalekan Adeleye; Akogun Muyiwa Idowu; Otunba Wale Osinnubi, popularly known as WESCO; Dr. Tayo Lawal; Ms. Sola Arobieke; Otunba Adesanya Olumide, popularly known as Bobadara; Otunba Odunowo; Barr. Dapo Oduwole, Director-General of PPP in Ogun State; and Dr. Seun Sokan.
Others were Hon. Dennis Ogunnaike; Akogun Deji Kalejaiye; Rt. Hon. Remmy Hazzan; Hon. Adebowale Ojuri; Aremo Tunde Adesanya; Alhaja Ronke Carew, popularly known as Mama Rontex; Chief Gabiu Odunlami, popularly known as Double Chief; Alhaji Saula Adenuga; Hon. Olawale Shittu; Hon. Femi Onakoya; Hon. Shuaib Ladejobi; Hon. Ireti Adenugba; Alhaja Halimat Brown; Alhaji Alausa; Ambassador Sunday Orekoya; Prince Samuel Adetoye; and Prince Akeem Ariyo, among other dignitaries.
The presence of party leaders, campaign committee members, elected representatives and grassroots stakeholders underscored the gathering’s focus on strengthening coordination within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Global Mirror News reports that the inauguration and the financial pledges marked a renewed effort by APC stakeholders in Odogbolu to organise campaign structures, mobilise resources and encourage coordinated grassroots participation ahead of the polls.
The meeting ended with calls for sustained unity, cooperation among party leaders and effective engagement across the 15 wards of the Local Government as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.
