The immediate past Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 General Elections following her victory at the party’s primary election held on Saturday.
Adeleye, in a statement released on Saturday, reportedly secured a sweeping victory across the 21 wards that make up the Federal Constituency, polling a total of 25,167 votes.
The party’s Electoral Officer, Wale Ajayi, in the presence of security personnel, INEC officials, and party stakeholders at Ifo RCM 1, said that, “Adeleye garnered 17,286 votes from Ifo Local Government Area and 7,881 votes from Ewekoro Local Government Area, totaling
25,167 votes”
Reacting to her victory during the primary, Adeleye expressed gratitude that the election witnessed massive participation by delegates, party faithful, and stakeholders across the two Local Government Areas, with observers in the wards describing it as peaceful, orderly, transparent, and reflective of the ruling party’s internal democratic values.
“I commend the maturity displayed throughout the process, as it is a strong signal of unity and cohesion within the party structure ahead of the 2027 elections,” the former commissioner stated.
Adeleye expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the party for their confidence and overwhelming support, noting that the peaceful conduct of the exercise further reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal democracy, inclusiveness, and progressive ideals.
She added that “The election was conducted peacefully and transparently, reflecting the maturity, discipline, and unity within our great party. Beyond the outcome, today’s exercise further demonstrates that our party, the APC, remains committed to internal democracy, fairness, and collective progress.
“I sincerely appreciate the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Consensus Gubernatorial candidate, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, leaders, stakeholders, delegates, and party faithful for their confidence, sacrifices, and unwavering support throughout this process”.
It would be recalled that Hon. Adeleye’s candidacy had earlier received the endorsement of key Apex leaders and stakeholders across the Federal Constituency, including the Chairman of Ifo Apex Leaders, Chief Joju Fadairo; former federal lawmaker and Chairman, Apex Leaders, Ewekoro Local Government, Engr. Sina Adegbenro, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, among others.