{"id":278,"date":"2026-05-18T19:15:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/abeokuta-north-ward-9-leaders-endorse-dr-soyoola-for-ogun-central-seat\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:15:39","slug":"abeokuta-north-ward-9-leaders-endorse-dr-soyoola-for-ogun-central-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/abeokuta-north-ward-9-leaders-endorse-dr-soyoola-for-ogun-central-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Abeokuta North Ward 9 Leaders Endorse Dr. Soyoola for Ogun Central Seat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The endorsement of Dr. Soyoola for the next party contest was delivered during a visit to Ward 09 executives, as he continued a wider grassroots consultation and campaign mobilisation ahead of the party\u2019s primaries.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The meeting with Ward 09 leaders took place during Dr. Soyoola\u2019s ongoing outreach visit ahead of the party primaries.<\/li>\n<li>Ward chairman Hon. Abiodun Akintunde welcomed Dr. Soyoola and praised his regular engagement with grassroots stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Soyoola sought broad backing from party executives and reiterated his pledge to offer inclusive representation for Ward 09, Abeokuta North LGA, and Ogun Central Senatorial District.<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s leaders commended a recent empowerment initiative and urged him to expand support for women.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple figures\u2014including the governor\u2019s liaison officer and a former local party chairman\u2014publicly expressed confidence in Dr. Soyoola\u2019s ability to secure the senatorial ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ward leaders welcome Dr. Soyoola\u2019s outreach<\/h2>\n<p>In his remarks, Ward chairman Hon. Abiodun Akintunde received Dr. Soyoola and highlighted the importance of continued presence in the ward. He commended Dr. Soyoola for consistently engaging grassroots stakeholders and for ensuring Ward 09 was not overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>The visit, participants said, reflects Dr. Soyoola\u2019s efforts to strengthen cohesion within the party and build durable support at the grassroots as the next electoral cycle approaches.<\/p>\n<h2>Commitment to representation and calls for wider support<\/h2>\n<p>Addressing the Ward 09 executives, Dr. Soyoola appealed for the full support of party leadership and restated his commitment to effective, inclusive representation for Ward 09, Abeokuta North LGA, and the wider Ogun Central Senatorial District.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Osoba praised Dr. Soyoola\u2019s recent women empowerment programme across Ogun Central, urging him to do more for women. She also assured him of women\u2019s backing, positioning women\u2019s support as a key part of his political push.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Remi Robot encouraged Dr. Soyoola to continue the consultation process, adding that the candidate is on the right path. Alhaji Oke also weighed in, pointing out that since the start of the APC-led administration, Ward 09 has not produced an elected representative. He said he was confident Dr. Soyoola would be able to secure effective representation for Ward 09, Abeokuta North LGA, and Ogun Central Senatorial District.<\/p>\n<h2>Support expands to senatorial ambition<\/h2>\n<p>Hon. Wale Bello, the Governor\u2019s Liaison Officer for Abeokuta North, announced his support for Dr. Soyoola\u2019s senatorial bid. He described Dr. Soyoola as \u201ccapable, agile, and the best candidate to represent us in Ogun Central Senatorial District,\u201d arguing that the candidate\u2019s background and suitability align with the expectations of the area.<\/p>\n<p>Bello further said, \u201cI supported him because he is from my ward, Ward 09, Abeokuta North LGA. He is capable and has the strength to represent Ogun Central.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alhaji Akeem Sobayo Adesina, identified as the former Abeokuta North party chairman, also offered recognition to Dr. Soyoola. He saluted Dr. Soyoola for what he described as courage and steadfastness in the run-up to the primary and the consensus election, and he prayed that Dr. Soyoola would ultimately emerge as the Ogun Central Senatorial candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Adekanbi Kehinde, speaking on behalf of the Ward Exco, similarly expressed appreciation to Dr. Soyoola and his team for visiting and engaging the ward leadership. She underlined the importance of maintaining dialogue with the ward\u2019s executive structures as the contest draws nearer.<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Soyoola attends with senior aide<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Soyoola\u2019s delegation included his Director General, Alhaji Sabur Adebayo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The endorsement of Dr. Soyoola for the next party contest was delivered during a visit to Ward 09 executives, as he continued a wider grassroots consultation and campaign mobilisation ahead of the party\u2019s primaries. Key takeaways The meeting with Ward 09 leaders took place during Dr. Soyoola\u2019s ongoing outreach visit ahead of the party primaries. 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