Ahead of tomorrow's primary for aspirants contesting for the seats of House Representatives for the 2027 elections in Ogun State, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Ifelodun Constituency, Ijebu North Local Government led by the former Deputy Governor, Chief Segun Adesegun on Thursday adopted Engr Joseph Adegbesan as the consensus candidate for the seat of Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside federal constituency
Adegbesan is the incumbent federal lawmaker representing the constituency at the House of Representatives
The APC stakeholders, according to a statement has equally adopted Engr Segun Kaka representing Ijebu North 2 constituency at the state assembly as the consensus candidate for the same seat in the coming 2027 election
Addressing party faithful at the meeting, Chief Adesegun disclosed that the decision to adopt consensus candidates followed extensive consultations among leaders of the party aimed at preserving the unity, stability and electoral strength of the APC within the constituency.
He said that the leadership of the party considered it imperative to avoid unnecessary rancour and internal division ahead of the primary elections and therefore resolved to present Adegbesan as the consensus candidate for the Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency while Hon. Segun Kaka was unanimously adopted as the consensus candidate for the assembly seat.
Chief Adesegun said that "This decision should be seen as one taken in the overall interest of the party and luckily, both candidates possess the political experience, loyalty, capacity and grassroots connection required to sustain and advance the fortunes of the APC across the constituency"
The former Deputy Governor subsequently called on party members across the constituency to troop out en masse for the House of Representatives primary election scheduled for May 16, 2026, and cast their votes in support of Adegbesan as the party’s flagbearer.
He also appealed to other aspirants to accept the outcome of the party’s internal consultations in good faith, noting that the future still holds enormous opportunities for them within the APC.
Chief Adesegun acknowledged the sacrifices and aspirations of the affected aspirants, admitting that the decision may be painful to some, but urged them to see it as a collective position of the party leadership taken in the overriding interest of unity and victory.
“I understand the feelings of other aspirants because everyone has legitimate ambitions, but this is a decision reached by leaders of the party after due consultation. I appeal to them to accept it in good faith and continue to work for the progress of our great party. The years ahead are still very bright for them,” he stated.
The announcement was greeted with widespread applause and overwhelming acceptance by party members and stakeholders present at the meeting, who pledged total support for the party’s adopted candidates.
In a strong display of unity and party loyalty, other House of Assembly aspirants present at the meeting, including Hon. Adewale Adesina popularly known as “Feeling Cool,” Hon. Ganiu Buhari (GAB), Alhaji Arikewuyo and Hon. Raji Odunsi Abibat, openly aligned with the decision of the party leadership and joined stakeholders in raising the hands of Hon. Segun Kaka as a symbolic show of solidarity and support.
The meeting ended on a note of unity, renewed confidence and collective determination among party leaders and members to ensure a seamless primary election process and deliver overwhelming victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections.
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