APM Congress: Akeem Olatunji Clinches Reps Ticket, As ‘Ilumoka’ Emerges Assembly Candidate For 2027 Polls
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN — THE Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Similarly, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, popularly known as “Ilumoka,” emerged as the sole and unopposed consensus candidate of the party for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat, securing the ticket for a second term bid.
The duo secured the party’s tickets during the APM congress held on Thursday at Methodist High School, Toll Gate, Ibadan, amid jubilation from party faithful and supporters who thronged the venue.
The exercise, supervised by the party’s Returning Officer, Dr. Olawale Aremu, was described by party leaders as peaceful, transparent and credible.
Announcing the results at the end of the congress, Aremu declared Olatunji and Akintayo winners after the party unanimously adopted and ratified their names as sole and unopposed candidates for the Oluyole Federal Constituency and the State Assembly constituency respectively.
He commended delegates and party stakeholders for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the exercise, noting that the congress reflected the democratic ideals of the party.
“This process has been peaceful, free and fair. Delegates conducted themselves responsibly and the outcome clearly reflects the will of party members,” Aremu said.
Addressing supporters shortly after his emergence, Olatunji expressed appreciation to delegates, party executives and supporters for the confidence reposed in him.
He particularly thanked Governor Seyi Makinde, whom he described as his political mentor and leader, for his support and guidance.
Aligning himself with the governor’s popular saying that “the reward for a good job done is more work,” Olatunji pledged to intensify efforts toward ensuring electoral victory for the party in 2027.
He described his emergence as a collective mandate aimed at deepening grassroots representation and accelerating development across the constituency.
“I am deeply humbled by this overwhelming support from our party members and delegates. This ticket is not just about me; it is about our shared vision for quality representation, inclusiveness and sustainable development for our people,” he said.
Olatunji also pledged to work closely with party leaders and stakeholders to ensure victory for the APM in the 2027 general elections.
Supporters at the venue erupted in celebration immediately after the announcement, chanting solidarity songs and describing his emergence as a reward for his performance and leadership style at the local government level.
The congress was attended by party executives, community leaders, youth groups and supporters from different parts of the constituency.
Among dignitaries present were the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Mogbonjubola Abdulmojeed; former council chairman, Hon. Popoola Olaide; Special Assistant to the Governor on Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Olumide Akinlade; RUWASA Chairman, Hon. Babalola Afobaje; former council chairman, Hon. Kehinde Abore; as well as party executives and leaders across the 10 wards.