Ex-Ogun commissioner emerges APC consensus Reps candidate 

Former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Hon Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has been adopted by the apex leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency as the consensus candidate for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The decision was reached during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held at the residence of the chairman of the Ifo APC Apex Leadership, Chief Joju Fadairo, with the attendance of key party leaders and stakeholders from both Ifo and Ewekoro local government areas.

The meeting, which drew prominent party figures across the Federal Constituency, was described by attendees as a strategic effort aimed at strengthening party unity, promoting cohesion, and ensuring equitable representation within the constituency. 

Among the leaders present were the former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo; member representing Ifo II State Constituency, Hon. Folawewo Fatiu Salami; former House of Representatives members, Hon. Dele Obadina and Hon. Adeyemi Adekunle, Chief Derin Adebiyi, amongst others.

The Ewekoro delegation to the meeting was led by former Member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Apex Leadership, Engr. Shina Adegbenro. Other attendees from Ewekoro included the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hazmat, 

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor and former Majority Leader, OGHA, Hon. Israel Jolaoso, Member representing Ewekoro State Constituency; Hon. Yusuf Amosun, Executive Chairman, Ewekoro Local Government; Hon. Sikiru Adeshina, amongst others.

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Speaking after her adoption, Hon. Adeleye expressed profound gratitude to the leadership of the party, particularly the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, whom she described as a father, leader, and mentor whose commitment to equity, party unity, and inclusive leadership remained instrumental to the process. 

The former state lawmaker also appreciated the Apex leaders, party stakeholders, and supporters across the federal constituency for their confidence and unwavering support over the years, noting that her emergence reflected a collective aspiration for progress and inclusive representation as being promoted by the ideals of the party.

Hon. Adeleye further commended fellow aspirants and party leaders, including the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, Asiwaju Lateef Adesina, Bashorun Olaniran Olalekan, and Ademola Evans, for their maturity, sportsmanship, and commitment to the unity of the party. 

She stated that the process leading to her emergence was not about exclusion but about building consensus and strengthening the collective interest of the party and the constituents.

She called on party faithful and constituents to sustain the spirit of unity and cooperation as the party progresses into the next phase of the electoral process, pledging to remain committed to humility, inclusiveness, and people-oriented representation.