Leaders, stakeholders, and key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Papalanto Ward, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, have unanimously endorsed Hon. Biodun Adeleye, FCTI, FCA, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA) election.
The endorsement, which marks a significant political development within the ward, was formally announced on Friday, April 24, 2026, during a high-profile stakeholders’ meeting held at the APC Ward Secretariat in Papalanto.
The gathering attracted influential party figures, elders, and grassroots leaders across the ward, reflecting a broad-based show of support for Adeleye’s candidacy ahead of the 2027 electoral contest.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were prominent members of the party’s apex leadership structure, including Alhaji Olawoyin; the APC Ward Chairman, Chief Segun Eniburumo; former councillors; the incumbent councillor, Hon. Azeez Olawoyin, popularly known as Sisco; the Supervisor for Works and Housing, Hon. Babalola Bello (Babs); members of the Local Government Executive Committee; respected community figures such as Evangelist Segun Ojo and Chief Akoti; ward executives; and representatives of women and youth groups.
Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, former Caretaker Chairman and Executive Vice Chairman of Ewekoro Local Government, Alhaji Afeez Olawoyin, described the endorsement as a collective and strategic decision rooted in confidence, trust, and the desire for quality representation.
According to him, party leaders carefully assessed the political landscape, leadership qualities, and capacity of potential aspirants before reaching a unanimous resolution in support of Hon. Biodun Adeleye.
He emphasized that Adeleye’s professional accomplishments, political experience, and dedication to public service distinguished him as the most suitable candidate to represent the constituency at the Ogun State House of Assembly.
Alhaji Olawoyin noted that the stakeholders are convinced Adeleye possesses the competence, credibility, and legislative capacity necessary to effectively champion the interests of the people while facilitating sustainable development across the constituency.
He further stressed that the endorsement was the outcome of extensive consultations among party elders, grassroots mobilizers, and relevant stakeholders, all of whom agreed that Adeleye’s candidacy offers the best path toward strengthening APC’s political dominance in the area.
The stakeholders also called on all party faithful, supporters, and residents of the constituency to unite behind the consensus decision and work collectively toward ensuring victory for the APC in the 2027 state assembly election.
They expressed optimism that with Hon. Adeleye as the party’s standard-bearer, the ward and wider constituency would benefit from purposeful leadership, responsive representation, and accelerated socio-economic development.
Political observers view the endorsement as an early but strategic move aimed at consolidating internal unity within the APC while positioning the party for a formidable outing in the forthcoming elections.
For many attendees, the decision represents not only political consensus but also a renewed commitment to advancing the developmental aspirations of Papalanto Ward and Ewekoro Local Government through tested and capable leadership.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum, Hon. Biodun Adeleye’s endorsement by Papalanto Ward leaders may prove to be a defining step in shaping the political future of the constituency.
