The ruling party’s local leadership has endorsed Ademokun as its candidate, with the announcement delivered by Engineer Babatunde Adesina on behalf of the party’s top structures in the area. Adesina said the move was reached after broad consultations and agreement among stakeholders across local leadership ranks.
Addressing the development over the weekend, Adesina described Ademokun as coming from Egbeda and said she has shown steady loyalty and commitment to the party over the years. He framed the endorsement as both a recognition of her work within the party and a step toward consolidating support ahead of the next election cycle.
Quick facts
- The endorsement was announced by Engineer Babatunde Adesina on behalf of the party’s apex leadership in the local government.
- Ademokun is from Egbeda and is described as having been loyal to the party for years.
- She ran for the House of Assembly seat in 2015, 2019 and 2023.
- She stepped down after appeals from party leaders in the interest of unity.
- The party says her candidacy is aimed at strengthening its chance of keeping the seat in the constituency.
- Seven other aspirants, including Adebowale Oluwaseun, Abiola Qodri, and Mujaidu Sulaiman, withdrew in support.
- Other leaders present included Rt. Hon Tunji Egbetokun and Amb. Ogunsola Adesina, among others.
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Adesina said Ademokun contested the House of Assembly seat in 2015, 2019 and 2023, but later withdrew to support party unity following requests from senior figures. He added that the party’s top leadership now believes the moment has arrived to reward her perseverance by rallying backing for her candidacy for the 2027 polls.
Party officials present at the endorsement said they are confident her emergence will improve the party’s prospects of holding on to the seat in the constituency. They argued that the choice would not only reflect internal fairness but also bring fresh momentum to the party’s electoral position.
In the same vein, seven aspirants—Adebowale Oluwaseun, Abiola Qodri, Mujaidu Sulaiman, and others—stepped down to back Ademokun. They said the decision was influenced by the push for gender equality, adding that men have represented the constituency for years and that it is now time to give a woman the opportunity to serve.
Other party figures at the adoption included Rt. Hon Tunji Egbetokun, Amb. Ogunsola Adesina, Chief Olude Emmanuel, Chief Wole Adesiji, Dr. Femi Akinbile, Hon. Olubode Bankole, Hon. Babajide Ladehinde, and Aderinsola Dopemu, among others.
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