APM Congress: Olatunji Clinches Reps ticket as ‘Ilumoka’ also emerges Assembly candidate for 2027 polls

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Honorable Waheed Akintayo otherwise known as ‘Ilumoka’ also emerged the sole and unopposed consensus candidate to pick the party’s ticket to contest for a seat at the state House of Assembly for a second term.

The duo secured the party’s ticket during the APM congress held on Thursday at Methodist High School, Toll Gate, Ibadan, amid jubilation by party faithful and supporters who thronged the venue.

The exercise, which was supervised by the party’s Returning Officer, Dr. Olawale Aremu, was described by party leaders as peaceful, transparent and credible.

Announcing the result at the end of the congress, Aremu declared Olatunji and Akintayo winners after the party unanimously adopted and ratified their names as sole and unopposed candidates for the Oluyole federal and state Consequency.

He commended delegates and party stakeholders for conducting themselves in an orderly manner throughout the exercise, noting that the congress reflected the democratic ideals of the party.

“This process has been peaceful, free and fair. Delegates conducted themselves responsibly and the outcome clearly reflects the will of party members,” Dr Aremu said.

Addressing party supporters shortly after his emergence, Olatunji expressed appreciation to delegates, party executives and supporters for the confidence reposed in him.

He particularly expressed deep appreciation to governor Seyi Makinde, who he described as his political mentor, leader, godfather.

He aligned himself with the saying of the governor that the reward for a good job done is more work, promising to hit the ground running immediately to ensure electoral victory across board for the party come 2027.

He described his victory as a collective mandate aimed at deepening grassroots representation and strengthening development across the constituency.

“I am deeply humbled by this overwhelming support from our party members and delegates. This ticket is not just about me, it is about our shared vision for quality representation, inclusiveness and sustainable development for our people,” he said.

Olatunji also pledged to work closely with party leaders and stakeholders to ensure victory for the APM in the 2027 general elections.

Supporters at the venue erupted in celebration immediately after the announcement, chanting solidarity songs and describing his emergence as a reward for his performance and leadership style at the local government level.

The congress was attended by party executives, community leaders, youth groups and supporters from different parts of the constituency.

Present at the Congress were Those present were Hon Mogbonjubola Abdul Mojeed, Commissioner for Works; Hon Popoola Olaide- former council chairman, Hon. Olumide Akinlade- Special Assistant to the Governor on Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon babalola Afobaje – RUWASA Chairman, Hon. Kehinde Abore – former council chairman, and party executives and leaders across the ten wards.