Adeleke, Top Osun Political Figures Back Olajengbesi’s House of Reps Bid as Campaign Council Is Inaugurated

 

The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye, has expressed confidence in Pelumi Olajengbesi’s ambition to represent Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, declaring that ancestral forces are aligned with the aspirant’s political journey.

The monarch made the declaration on Friday, October 9, 2026, during the inauguration of the Pelumi Olajengbesi House of Representatives Campaign Council at Ijebu-Jesa Town Hall, Osun State.

Speaking at the event, Oba Agunsoye expressed optimism about Olajengbesi’s candidacy, stating that the ancestors of Ijesa North had a role to play in his aspiration. He added that any obstacle to the ambition would be reversed through their intervention.

The inauguration was attended by other traditional rulers, including the Olomo of Omo-Ijesa and the Oniwoye of Iwoye-Ijesa, alongside political leaders, party stakeholders, professionals, community representatives, women, youths, students and grassroots mobilisers from across Oriade and Obokun local government areas.

Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye and High Chief Dele Faseru were named patrons of the campaign council.

The central leadership of the council is headed by Hon. Mayowa Adejorin as chairman, with Hon. Bayo Ogungbangbe as deputy chairman and Prince Adesoji Baderin as director-general.

Hon. Ladesuyi Tope and Hon. Sola Adeyekun will serve as deputy directors-general for Obokun and Oriade, respectively. Other appointments include Hon. Omotoso Eniola as secretary, Hon. Ademola Asaju as assistant secretary and Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo as spokesperson.

The campaign council has also established 20 committees to coordinate its operations, covering political strategy, grassroots mobilisation, ward coordination, media and publicity, digital communication, research and policy, legal compliance, election monitoring, finance, logistics, security, youth and women engagement, students, religious groups and diaspora relations.

The committees are expected to oversee stakeholder engagement, campaign communication, policy development, field operations and election preparedness across the federal constituency.

Olajengbesi, a legal practitioner, is the Accord Party candidate for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The inauguration marks a step in the organisation of his campaign structure as political activities gather momentum ahead of the polls.