IMEKO-AFON— The youths of Imeko-Afon Local Government have overwhelmingly endorsed Engineer Ogundele Jamiu Odunayo, MNSE, popularly known as JAMSALOD, as their preferred candidate for the Ogun State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 elections.
The peaceful endorsement rally, which attracted over 500 youths from various communities across Imeko/Afon, commenced from Obada, moved through Afon, and concluded at the Local Government Headquarters in Imeko. The youths used the occasion to publicly declare their support for JAMSALOD while firmly rejecting the proposed “4th Term Agenda” allegedly being promoted by certain individuals.
As part of the rally activities, the youths paid courtesy visits to several traditional rulers across Imeko/Afon Local Government. They also visited the revered matriarch and former Commissioner, Chief Mrs. Mary Ogunjobi, popularly known as Mama Pekele and the Iya Ilu of Imeko Land.
In her remarks, Mama Pekele commended the youths for their courage, unity, and determination to shape the political future of Imeko/Afon. She praised their stand against the alleged 4th Term Agenda and openly declared her support for Engineer Ogundele Jamiu Odunayo.
The rally later moved to the APC Party Secretariat, where party leaders and faithful gathered for the official endorsement of the APC consensus candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Prominent leaders present at the event included:
Dr. Dele Ogunsiji – Former Member, House of Representatives and former Commissioner
Chief Mrs. Mary Ogunjobi – Former Commissioner
Hon. Tajudeen Ayilara – Former Council Chairman
Hon. Yahyah Fadipe – Former Council Chairman
Chief Ajani Oke – Governor’s Liaison Officer
Chief Sunday Alawode – Jagun of Afon Land
Alhaji Ganiu Alimi – Progressive Leader
Alhaja Fasilat Adebayo – Former Vice Chairman
Hon. Bello Gausu – Supervisor
Hon. Jide Balogun – Leader of the House, Imeko/Afon Local Government
Several other respected APC stakeholders and party faithfuls
In a unanimous decision, APC leaders in Imeko/Afon officially presented Engineer Ogundele Jamiu Odunayo as the party’s consensus candidate for the Ogun State House of Assembly.
The leaders also endorsed Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi as the party’s preferred governorship candidate, while Prince Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka was reaffirmed as the candidate to continue representing the federal constituency in the House of Representatives.
The event recorded the attendance of over 5,000 party supporters and faithfuls from across Imeko/Afon Local Government, making it one of the largest political gatherings in the constituency in recent times. The massive turnout further reflected the growing popularity and acceptance of the APC consensus candidates among the people
