Imeko-Afon APC Leaders Rally Behind Jamiu Ogundele for 2027 Assembly Bid

 

By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State have thrown their weight behind Engr. Jamiu Oduayo Ogundele, popularly known as JAMSALOD, as the preferred candidate for the 2027 Ogun State House of Assembly election.

The endorsement was announced in a communique issued after a strategic APC stakeholders’ meeting held on May 6, 2026, at the residence of Dr. Dele Ogunsiji. The gathering attracted prominent party leaders and stakeholders from the three political zones within the Imeko-Afon State Constituency.

In the communique addressed to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the stakeholders commended the governor for his leadership style and political maturity in managing the process that produced Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi as the APC consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election.

The leaders praised Governor Abiodun for promoting inclusiveness, fairness and extensive consultations among party leaders and aspirants, describing his approach as instrumental in sustaining peace and unity within the APC.

They also applauded the governor for supporting the long-standing aspiration of Ogun West Senatorial District and the Yewa-Awori people to produce the next governor of Ogun State for the first time.

During the meeting, stakeholders reportedly examined growing concerns among youths in the constituency over what they termed prolonged political marginalization and lack of opportunities for younger generations.

According to the communique, the leaders agreed that the time had come for a new generation of leadership, insisting that political positions should no longer remain in the hands of a few individuals for repeated terms.

The stakeholders said their decision to adopt Engr. Ogundele was based on his loyalty to the APC, dedication to grassroots politics and commitment to community development.

They noted that despite not occupying any public office, Ogundele had consistently supported initiatives in education, healthcare, youth empowerment and infrastructure development across the constituency.

Describing him as a bridge-builder and grassroots mobilizer, the leaders said his emergence would represent a major step toward youth inclusion and political renewal in Imeko-Afon.

“Engr. Jamiu Ogundele has shown capacity, humility and commitment to inclusive leadership across all wards and demographic groups in the constituency,” the communique stated.

The APC stakeholders further maintained that Ogundele’s vision aligns with Governor Abiodun’s developmental agenda, especially in the areas of agriculture, security and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.

In what appeared to be a direct criticism of the current lawmaker representing the constituency, the leaders declared that continued occupation of the seat by the incumbent had become “untenable,” stressing that democratic growth requires periodic leadership transition.

They argued that adopting Ogundele as the party’s consensus candidate would strengthen unity within the APC and guarantee more effective representation for the people of Imeko-Afon at the Ogun State House of Assembly.

The stakeholders therefore appealed to Governor Abiodun to endorse their decision and prevent any form of political imposition capable of disrupting party harmony ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They also reaffirmed their loyalty to the APC and pledged to mobilize massive support for both the party and Engr. Ogundele during the election.

Copies of the communique were reportedly forwarded to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, Secretary to the Ogun State Government Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Chief of Staff to the Governor Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, and Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi.

Speaking with AMEBO NEWSPAPER NG, former House of Representatives member and ex-commissioner in Ogun State, Dr. Dele Ogunsiji, appealed to Governor Abiodun to support the aspiration of competent young leaders within the party.

He described Engr. Jamiu Ogundele as a credible and capable politician with verifiable records of leadership and community service.

“We are supporting Jamiu Ogundele as our consensus candidate because of his leadership qualities and commitment to the growth of APC in Imeko-Afon, We have supported Senator Adeola Olamilekan Solomon YAYI as the flagbearer of All Progressives Congress APC, he should not leave us alone in Imeko-Afon assembly tussle” Ogunsiji said.

He added, “I can boldly say that Hon. Jemili Akingbade has not consulted party leaders in Imeko-Afon regarding his ambition, perhaps because of concerns over his performance records.”