Obafemi Owode Market Leaders Endorse APC, Ogunsola Confirms Aina as Babaloja Coordinator

Market leaders across Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), while the council chairman, Ambassador Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, has confirmed the appointment of Chief Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, the Babaloja of Mowe, as the coordinator of Babaloja across the local government.

The appointment followed a unanimous decision by Babaloja from various markets in the council area to nominate Alowonle to coordinate their activities and represent their collective interests.

Ogunsola confirmed the appointment during an inauguration ceremony at the local government secretariat in Owode-Egba, where he charged the new coordinator to remain committed to the welfare of traders and demonstrate exemplary leadership.

The chairman commended the market leaders for the confidence reposed in Alowonle, noting that their unanimous endorsement reflected their belief in his leadership capacity and dedication to the development of market communities.

He also appreciated the Iyaloja General of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Chief Mrs. Ganiyat Oyelakin, for her contributions to the selection process and efforts to promote unity among market leaders.

Shortly after the announcement, the Iyaloja across the local government conferred the title of Patron on Alowonle, further underscoring the solidarity between male and female market leaders.

Earlier, Chief Badmus Taiwo Bibire expressed satisfaction with the unanimous endorsement, attributing the choice of Alowonle to his selfless contributions to the market community and commitment to the welfare of traders.

He expressed confidence that the new coordinator would deploy his experience to promote peaceful coexistence, unity and sustainable development across markets in the council area.

### Market Leaders Declare Support for APC

The gathering also provided a platform for market leaders to declare their support for the APC ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

According to the report, the traders demonstrated their readiness to participate in the electoral process and support APC candidates, with their voter cards presented as evidence of their eligibility and intention to vote.

The development highlights the council administration’s engagement with market associations and efforts to strengthen grassroots participation in governance.

### Ogunsola Pledges Asphalt Road to Mowe Market

In a related development, Ogunsola has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, pledging to commence asphalt work on the road linking 09 Junction to Mowe Market and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The proposed project, located in Ofada Ward, is expected to improve access to the market, ease transportation challenges and boost commercial activities for traders, residents and other road users.

The chairman also disclosed that grading of roads across the wards had commenced, with work taking off at Asegongo Street, Adigbe, where laterite was being used to improve the road.

Ogunsola said his administration would continue to prioritise infrastructure, community engagement and inclusive development as key drivers of economic growth and improved living standards across Obafemi Owode Local Government.

The statement was signed by Prince Segun Soneye, Director of Information, Obafemi Owode Local Government, and dated October 16, 2026.

Report by Ibikunle ‘Kayode.