2027: Oke-ero APC Stakeholders Unite, Back All APC Candidates

It was a new dawn of togetherness and a renewed commitment to a stronger progressive family in Oke-Ero Local Government as APC stakeholders held a reconciliation meeting with the traditional rulers today to address existing differences and strengthen unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting had in attendance the Oke-Ero Traditional Rulers, led by the Chairman of the Oke-Ero Traditional Council and Alofa of Iloffa, *HRM Oba Engr. Samuel Niyi Dada, Okinbaloye Aponbiepo II,* and was hosted by the Executive Chairman of Oke-Ero Local Government, *Hon. Chief James Abiodun Fadipe,* alongside the Oke-Ero APC Chairman, Hon. Kayode Bamidele Ojopagogo, at the Local Government Secretariat, Iloffa.

Speaking at the meeting, the APC House of Representatives Candidate for Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, *Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Olasumbo Florence Oyeyemi,* expressed her appreciation to the traditional rulers for their continued efforts towards peace, unity, and development in Oke-Ero. She also thanked the royal fathers for their fatherly support and encouragement since her emergence as the party’s candidate.

Hon. Olasumbo reiterated that her candidacy from the *Oke-Ero/Ekiti bloc* is for all, stressing her commitment to building a united APC in Oke-Ero, free from grievances and internal division as the party moves towards the general campaign and the 2027 elections.

While appreciating all the stakeholders present, she urged party leaders to put their differences aside and embrace peace and unity. She emphasised the need for outstanding issues to be addressed through dialogue and established dispute-resolution mechanisms rather than allowing grievances to linger. She noted that while the APC, like every family, is not immune to disagreements, *“the family must not allow the house to be pulled down because of disagreement.”*

Also in attendance were the Kwara South APC Senatorial Candidate, *Prince Lekan Adewoye,* and the Kwara State House of Assembly Candidate for Oke-Ero Constituency, *Hon. Latifat Titilope Bakare.*

Several party leaders and stakeholders also spoke extensively in support of peace and reconciliation, including the Executive Chairman of Oke-Ero Local Government, Hon. Chief James Abiodun Fadipe; the Kwara State House of Assembly Member representing Oke-Ero Constituency, Hon. Joseph Olajire Bamigboye (Kuti); the Kwara State Commissioner for economy Planning and development, Hon. Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde; former Kwara State Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adetiba Olarewaju Raphael Olalekan; Hon. Barr. Anthony Kayode Towoju, Engr. Benjamin Oyeyemi, Hon. Femi Peter Arekujaye, Hon. Opeyemi Ibikunle, Aare Olushola Adeoti, Hon. Michael Owolabi, Chief Obanla, Chief Taye Babatunde, Alhaji Ismaila Jimon, Hon. Abegunde Olagoke Raphael, Alhaja Folake Yusuf, Hon. Abosede, Chief Wale Owodunna, Hon. Wale Ashonibare, Hon. Lekan Ajamu, Hon. Ganiyat, and Hon. Jimoh Oseni, among others.

The Oke-Ero Legislative Council members were also present, led by the Speaker, *Rt. Hon. Taye Ogunbiyi.*

At the end of the meeting, the APC leaders and stakeholders resolved to embrace peace, unity, and togetherness. They pledged to work collectively for the progress of the party and support all the APC candidates in the upcoming general elections.

The reconciliation meeting therefore marked a significant step towards a stronger and more united progressive family in Oke-Ero as the 2027 general elections draw closer.