Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, has donated millions of naira on behalf of party candidates at the fifth anniversary celebration of Akingbile-Oluana Community in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, while pledging to support the establishment of a healthcare centre if elected in 2027.
Ajadi made the donation during the community’s anniversary and ?250 million fundraising ceremony, which attracted APM candidates, political leaders and other stakeholders.
He used the occasion to appeal to residents to support APM candidates in the 2027 general election, expressing confidence in the party’s chances of securing key political offices in Oyo State.
Addressing the gathering, Ajadi declared his ambition to represent Oyo Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly. He also predicted that Bimbo Adekanmbi would become the next governor of Oyo State and that Governor Seyi Makinde would emerge as Nigeria’s next president.
‘I have come here to tell you that I am the next senator to represent you at the National Assembly. Bimbo Adekanmbi is the next governor of Oyo State, while Governor Seyi Makinde will be the next president of Nigeria, by the grace of God and with your full support,’ Ajadi said.
He commended the Makinde administration for its performance in Oyo State and urged residents to demonstrate their appreciation by voting for APM candidates in the 2027 elections.
Ajadi Pledges Healthcare Support
Speaking with journalists after the event, Ajadi said he would support the community’s request for a healthcare centre if elected senator in 2027.
He described access to healthcare as an important community need and indicated that the proposed facility would feature among the constituency support projects he intended to pursue if elected.
The pledge highlighted healthcare infrastructure as one of the development priorities raised during the anniversary celebration.
Clarifies Ancestral Roots in Ibadan
Ajadi also addressed rumours surrounding his paternal roots in Oyo State, clarifying that he hails from Ward 8, Osengere, in Egbeda Local Government Area of Ibadan.
He identified his ancestral family compound as the Ile Agunbiade family in Oja’Igbo, Ibadan, explaining that his paternal roots are connected to the Agunbiade and Amoo family lineages.
He identified his father as Sola Amoo, popularly known as Sola West, whom he described as a well-known musician. Ajadi also disclosed that his paternal family has links to Chief Bode Amao, a former President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
APM Leaders Seek Community’s Support
Also speaking at the event, Hon. Sikiru Oyedele Sanda, Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Oyo State and Director-General of Ajadi’s senatorial campaign organisation, prayed for the continued growth, peace and prosperity of Akingbile-Oluana Community.
Sanda expressed the hope that the community would celebrate many more anniversaries in good health and prosperity. He also said APM candidates would return to celebrate with residents the following year if they won the election.
Hon. Lekan Abiola, the lawmaker representing Akinyele Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly and the APM candidate for the constituency, said the community had given considerable support to the incumbent administration during the previous election.
He explained that the candidates’ attendance at the anniversary provided an opportunity to appreciate residents for their past support and seek their continued backing in 2027.
Similarly, Toheeb Adegoke, popularly known as ADLAT, the APM candidate for Akinyele Federal Constituency, said the delegation had come to express gratitude to the community and reaffirm its commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with residents.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Ayobami Akinleye, assured residents that more democratic dividends were expected across the local government area.
He urged the community to support APM candidates in the 2027 general election, expressing optimism about further development initiatives in the area.
The anniversary celebration provided an opportunity for APM candidates to engage residents, acknowledge their previous electoral support and seek renewed backing ahead of the 2027 elections. Ajadi’s donation and pledge to support the proposed healthcare centre also brought community development needs into focus.