In preparation for his ambition to run as lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency at the 2027 general elections under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Akinola Kazeem has urged the party members in Oyo state, particularly the people of Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency to remain steadfast, embrace peace and unity in order to defeat any obstacles at the polls.
Hon Akinola Kazeem who was warmly received by the APC leaders and loyalists at the Ona-Ara local government APC meeting held at Elekuro High School, Olorunsogo, Ibadan emphasized that it is the turn of Ona-Ara local government to produce the next lawmaker that will represent the people of Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency at the House Representatives.
Hon Akinola Kazeem at the well attended meeting which had in attendance party executives in Egbeda LGA, as well as the party stakeholders and members of the party from Ward 1 to 11 in Ona-Ara LGA officially declared his intention to represent the interest of his people at the Green Chamber.
Hon. Akinola Kazeem had earlier met with party leaders in two LGAs; Egbeda and Ona-Ara.
The Chairman, APC Ona-Ara LGA, Alhaji Prince Abdulwasiu Kolawole Ogundipe appreciated God for keeping all party members safe and secure. He described APC as a progressive party that prioritizes peace. He eulogised the party leadership in the state under Alhaji Olaide Abas.
Prince Ogundipe welcomes Hon. Akinola Kazeem to the meeting on behalf of local government executives. He appealed to all party members to spread love and unity among members.
He reiterated that the party at the state level has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term.
Also speaking at the meeting, another stakeholder and former Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, Hon. Biliaminu Ogundele, called for calm, he stressed that no internal faction can singlehandedly win the election without the support of others. He acknowledged the presence of Hon. Yinka Folarin, Hon. Shina Adeagbo and Hon. Bola Fawole.
Party leader from Egbeda LGA, Alhaji Agbedo appealed to electorate in Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency to vote massively for Hon. Akinola Kazeem when it is time. He reiterated that Hon. Akinjide is a lover of education, welfare of people and overall development of the society.
Hon. Akinola Kazeem while speaking with journalists said; “I am excited to be with you today, you know where we are coming from, where we are and where we are going. On this project, I am happy with the turnout of the meeting. You know me as a party man over the years. It is important to introduce myself formally, I am an aspirant for Egbeda/Ona-Ara House of Representatives, I’m here to announce that I’m picking the ticket ahead of 2027 general elections.
“You rally round me over the years, I appreciate it and I don’t take it for granted. It’s time for Ona-Ara LGA to produce the House of Representatives, Egbeda LGA has done it for 8 years uninterruptedly.” Akinola said.
Hon. Akinola Kazeem was elated when Prince Ogundipe welcomed the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) defectors across 11 wards in Ona-Ara LGA.
Hon. Akinola also used the medium to announce cash donation to 11 wards in Ona-Ara LGA.