APC guber aspirant, Oladele, hosts Eid gathering, rallies support ahead 2027

An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Saheed Oladele, on Saturday hosted party members, loyalists and supporters to an Eid-ul-Fitr get-together in Ibadan, using the occasion to strengthen political ties and share his vision ahead of the 2027 elections.

Oladele, Chairman/CEO of Erudite Group of Schools and the Baameko of Ibadanland, welcomed guests from across the state, describing the gathering as an opportunity to celebrate the festive season while fostering unity within the party. 

He stressed the importance of cohesion among APC stakeholders as preparations intensify for the next electoral cycle.

Addressing attendees, the aspirant reflected on milestones that have shaped his political journey. 

He disclosed that his decision to venture into active politics was inspired during his Umrah pilgrimage in 2023, when he was urged to pray about becoming the next governor of Oyo State.

According to him, the call to leadership became more compelling a year later, following encouragement from a prominent political figure who outlined five reasons he should represent the younger generation in governance.

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Oladele also highlighted his conferment with the Baameko chieftaincy title in 2023 by the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, as a defining moment that elevated his public profile and deepened his engagement in state politics.

He used the occasion to reassure Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the country, expressing confidence in the administration’s commitment to addressing national challenges. 

Oladele declared that the 2027 elections in Oyo State would mark a paradigm shift in the state’s political landscape.

Several distinguished attendees delivered goodwill messages at the gathering. Chairman of the Political Awareness Group (PAG), Dr Luqman Fasasi, stated that the Muslim community in Oyo State is proud of Saheed Oladele.

Similarly, Dr Rasheed Fasasi, who recently retired as principal of Ibadan Boys High School, said he supports Oladele’s governorship ambition because of his integrity and practical achievements in education.

The chairman of Team Nigeria Ambassadors for Tinubu/Shettima (TNA), Mr. Bankole Ladele, revealed that he received a directive to support Oladele, adding that the aspirant is well positioned to secure the APC gubernatorial ticket ahead of others.

Mr Solomon Olasunkanmi, a retired principal of Oke ’Badan High School, said Oladele’s passion for education drew him to the Irede project. 

He recounted how the Baameko of Ibadanland supported the school by funding its five-year National Examinations Council (NECO) accreditation.

The Eid gathering attracted notable APC leaders and members.

Other attendees who spoke at the event included Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media and Public Relations at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM); Pastor Feyisetan Akintayo, President of Grassroots Pastors Mobilisation of Nigeria; and Eniola Sisi Alagbo, a brand influencer.

Additional speakers were Dr Soji Oyeranmi, Mrs Theresa Akinwande, Reverend Dele Leke, Reverend Ayo Abel, Reverend Abiodun Adiromola and Mrs Mary Oloyede.