Former Ogun Commissioner Adeleye Secures APC Ticket for 2027 Election

Adijat Adeleye, who previously served as Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Her victory came after a primary election held on Saturday.

Adeleye dominated the contest across all 21 wards of the constituency, receiving a total of 25,167 votes.

Electoral Officer Wale Ajayi announced the results in front of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, security personnel and party stakeholders at Ifo RCM 1. She earned 17,286 votes from Ifo Local Government Area and 7,881 votes from Ewekoro Local Government Area, totaling 25,167 votes.

In a statement, Adeleye thanked the party’s leadership and members for their confidence and strong support. She highlighted that the peaceful conduct of the primary reinforced the APC’s commitment to internal democracy, inclusiveness and progressive values.

“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,” she said.

“I sincerely appreciate the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the consensus governorship candidate, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, leaders, stakeholders, delegates and party faithful for their confidence, sacrifices and unwavering support throughout this process,” she added.