Odogbolu APC Raises ₦75m at Campaign Council Inauguration, Diya Commends Stakeholders

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State has raised ₦75 million to support its campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The funds were raised during the inauguration of campaign committees for the Odogbolu State Constituency at Odogbolu Town Hall, attended by party leaders, stakeholders, campaign committee members and other political dignitaries.

The Executive Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Hon. Dr. Diya, commended party leaders and stakeholders for their impressive turnout, loyalty and contributions to the political advancement of the local government.

Diya expressed confidence in the party’s readiness to secure victory in the 2027 elections, highlighting its candidates, including the APC governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi; deputy governorship candidate, Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun; Ogun East senatorial candidate, Prince Dapo Abiodun; House of Representatives candidate, Hon. Rasak Daddah; and Odogbolu State Constituency candidate, Hon. Lukman Adeleye.

He described the newly inaugurated campaign committees as a formidable team of experienced politicians and grassroots mobilisers capable of translating the party’s political aspirations into electoral success.

Recalling his involvement in the 2021 elections, Diya said he personally visited all 168 polling units in Odogbolu Local Government. He also commended Adeleye for demonstrating a strong commitment to grassroots mobilisation by undertaking similar engagements ahead of the commencement of campaign activities.

The council chairman assured party members that campaign materials, palliatives and logistical support would be made available to facilitate effective mobilisation. He expressed confidence that Odogbolu would deliver an impressive electoral performance in 2027.

The Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Hon. Femi Ogunbanwo, described the inauguration as a positive step towards a united electoral front, assuring stakeholders that no key party member would be left behind.

Ogunbanwo also announced a reward for the ward that records the highest percentage margin of victory among the local government’s 15 wards, stating that the winning ward would receive a minibus or, at minimum, a motorcycle.

The APC deputy governorship candidate, Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, urged party members to uphold fairness, justice and unity, while calling on women and other stakeholders to intensify grassroots mobilisation. She pledged ₦20 million towards the campaign council’s activities.

Other notable pledges included ₦5 million from Adeleye, ₦3 million from the Executive Chairman on behalf of himself and his cabinet members, and ₦2 million each from Barr. Dapo Oduwole, Otunba Adesanya Olumide, popularly known as Bobadara, Otunba Wale Osinnubi (WESCO), and Otunba Odunowo.

Several other stakeholders pledged ₦1 million each, while the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Akeem Adesoye, and the councillors collectively pledged ₦1.5 million. The APC Local Government Chairman, Akogun Muyiwa Idowu, alongside Dr Tayo Lawal, Alhaji Rahmon Olusada, Barr. Yomi Siwoniku and Chief Mrs Oyinkansola Cole, also made pledges of ₦500,000 each.

Speaking at the event, Adeleye declared that the APC was prepared for the 2027 elections, expressing confidence that the party would secure an overwhelming victory. He used the expression “Umbrella won ti faya” to suggest that the opposition had lost its political strength in the area.

He also thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their support and for accepting him as the party’s candidate for the Odogbolu State Constituency seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly.

Idowu urged ward chairmen to work closely with stakeholders in their respective wards to ensure victory for the party, while APC State Legal Adviser, Barr. Yomi Siwoniku, administered the oath of office to the campaign committee directors and charged them to remain committed to their responsibilities.

Letters of engagement were subsequently presented to committee members by the deputy governorship candidate and Ogunbanwo.

The inauguration was attended by several party leaders and stakeholders, including former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Remmy Hazzan; Rt. Hon. Wasiu Adeniji; Hon. Shuaib Ladejobi; Hon. Dennis Ogunnaike; Hon. Adebowale Ojuri; Dr. Seun Sokan; Hon. Femi Onakoya; Alhaja Ronke Carew; Chief Gabiu Odunlami; Ambassador Sunday Orekoya; and other dignitaries.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Comrade Otudero Seyi Oluwaseun, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government.