2027: APP affirms Senate, Reps, state assembly candidates in Osun

The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Osun State confirmed its candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives, and Osun State House of Assembly on Saturday in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The affirmation session, conducted before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), party members, and stakeholders, was chaired by Adeloye Ogunmodede and featured candidates who had been selected through a consensus process across the state.

In his opening remarks, Osun State Chairman of the APP, Oluseye Titus Odesola, described the event as a display of unity, consensus, and confidence in the party’s future and that of the nation.

“Today’s gathering is not merely a political ceremony but a demonstration of unity, cohesion, and shared conviction in the future of our party and the nation,” Odesola said.

He urged members to look beyond the party’s current standing and focus on its prospects, noting that the affirmation sent a clear message of readiness for upcoming electoral contests.

According to Odesola, “the affirmation of candidates for the various elective positions reflects the confidence reposed in them by the party and its determination to move forward as a united political family.”

He added that the exercise followed a peaceful and successful consensus across the affected constituencies, free of rancour, disruption, or controversy.

“This affirmation followed the peaceful and successful consensus across the affected constituencies of Osun State without any hitch, rancour, or disruption,” he stated.

The chairman also revealed that the party had activated a reconciliation mechanism to engage any aggrieved members and encourage their continued commitment to the party’s collective interests ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Expressing gratitude to stakeholders for their support, Odesola reaffirmed the party’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and progress, and announced that regular meetings would continue to strengthen the party’s structures throughout the state.

He called on more residents of Osun State to register with the party and participate actively in its activities, emphasizing that grassroots mobilisation remains essential to the party’s growth.

Odesola noted that all candidates affirmed by the party had been carefully scrutinised by party elders and deemed fit and qualified to represent the APP in their respective contests.

The affirmed senatorial candidates are Olasupo Ibraheem Olanrewaju for Osun West, Adefare Segun Adegoke for Osun East, and Temitayo Oluwaseun for Osun Central.

House of Representatives candidates include Adeniyi Jimoh Ogunsakin for Irewole, Isokan, and Ayedaade Federal Constituency; Akintayo Israel Oluwatobi for Ede South, Ede North, Ejigbo, and Egbedore Federal Constituency; Alimi Surajudeen Tanimola for Osogbo, Olorunda, Irepodun, and Orolu Federal Constituency; Babalola Banjo Samson for Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Atakunmosa East, and Atakunmosa West Federal Constituency; and Adesoye Adeyinka Adebayo for Oriade and Obokun Federal Constituency.

The House of Assembly candidates affirmed were Ajilore Olusoji Titus (Atakunmosa East), Olatunbosun Oyekanmi Wisdom (Ife North), Babatunde Victoria Funke (Ifedayo), Kolawole Folashade (Ife East), Abiodun Bolanle Esther (Ila-Orangun), and Azeez Kudirat Ayoni (Odo-Otin).