APC leaders endorse Akingbade for Ogun assembly fourth term
Jemili Akingbade, also known as Kowe, has received strong backing from All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Imeko-Afon for his fourth term bid in the Ogun State House of Assembly. Two other aspirants, Olalotan Olusegun and Aliu Onsa, have stepped down and endorsed him as the consensus candidate. The party leadership and various groups within the local government have affirmed their support for Akingbade. The move is seen as a step to promote unity and strengthen the party's position in the area.
Key takeaways
- Jemili Akingbade has been adopted as the consensus candidate for the Imeko-Afon State Constituency seat.
- Olalotan Olusegun and Aliu Onsa withdrew from the race, citing respect for party unity and leadership decisions.
- Party members and stakeholders dismissed earlier opposition and called for mobilisation in support of Akingbade and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.
- The APC pledged loyalty to Governor Dapo Abiodun, state party chairman Yemi Sanusi, and backed the second-term bid of Gboyega Isiaka.
- Local party chairman Adebolu Rahman praised the aspirants for prioritising party interests and community development.
