Osun 2027: Asejere Woos Traditional Rulers, Seeks Royal Blessings For Senate Bid

The Accord Party’s candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Ganiyu Olaoluwa, popularly known as Asejere, has begun consultations with traditional rulers in Boripe and Boluwaduro Local Government Areas as part of efforts to secure royal blessings and support for his senatorial ambition.

Olaoluwa, who visited the palaces of prominent traditional rulers on Wednesday, solicited their prayers and support ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

He was accompanied on the visits by the Director-General of his campaign organisation, Barrister Kolapo Alimi; the Commissioner for Youths, Hon. Moshood Olagunju; the party’s National Women Leader; and other party leaders and stakeholders.

The royal fathers visited included the Aree of Iree, Oba Muritala Omotayo Oyelakin (Oyekun III); the Eleripa of Eripa, Oba Samuel Bamidele Oyediran (Akinsowon II); the Owa of Otan Ayegbaju, Oba Lukman Adesola Ojo Fadipe (Arenibiowo II, Owa Olatanka III); the Oluresi of Iresi, Oba Sikiru Ibiloye; the Onirun of Oke-Irun, Oba Isaac Adetoyi Adetunlurese (Olokose II); and the Owa of Igbajo, Oba Ademola Makinde.

During the engagements, the monarchs offered prayers and royal blessings for Olaoluwa’s political aspiration, while the delegation also appealed to them to support other Accord Party candidates seeking elective positions in the state.

Speaking on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Yeyedupe Adeleke Sanni urged the traditional rulers to extend their support to Olaoluwa and other candidates of the Accord Party in the forthcoming elections.

She specifically solicited their backing for Olaoluwa, the party’s candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District; Idowu Adeboye, its candidate for the Osun State House of Assembly; and Hon. Akanni Olohunwa, its House of Representatives candidate.

Yeyedupe described the Accord Party as the political platform of Governor Adeleke and appealed to the monarchs to sustain their support for the party’s candidates, recalling their backing for the governor during his previous electoral outing.

“Having supported Governor Ademola Adeleke during his previous election, we are appealing to you to also support all our candidates ahead of the forthcoming election. The Accord Party remains our platform, and we are confident that the governor will do more for the people during his second term,” she said.

She expressed optimism that a second term for the Adeleke administration would provide an opportunity to consolidate on its achievements, intensify development efforts and deliver more dividends of democracy to residents of the state.

In his remarks, Olaoluwa appealed to the traditional rulers to support his senatorial ambition, pledging not to betray their confidence or disappoint the people if elected.

“I will not disappoint you, and I will not be a traitor. When I become the senator representing Osun Central, everybody will benefit from my representation. I am ready to represent our people effectively in Abuja,” he assured the monarchs.

He also sought their continued prayers and royal blessings, promising to provide purposeful, inclusive and people-oriented representation for the senatorial district.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Youths, Hon. Moshood Olagunju, described Olaoluwa as an experienced politician whose loyalty to Governor Adeleke and generosity distinguished him in the political arena.

Olagunju said his support for the senatorial candidate was informed by his political experience, established relationships and commitment to the governor.

“He is a renowned politician who is not new to the political terrain. He has remained loyal to his principal, Governor Ademola Adeleke, and he is also a generous man. His generosity has made him stand out, and these are some of the qualities that make him deserving of the senatorial seat,” he said.

He consequently called on the traditional rulers, party members and other stakeholders to rally behind Olaoluwa, expressing confidence in his capacity to provide effective representation for Osun Central at the National Assembly.

Similarly, the Special Adviser to Governor Adeleke on Assets Management, Hon. Mrs Fausat Sarumi, declared her support for Olaoluwa, describing him as a dependable politician whose record of service and contributions to women’s development had earned her confidence.

Sarumi, who acknowledged that she was not from Osun Central Senatorial District, said her endorsement of the candidate was based on his previous performance in public service, particularly during his tenure as a local government chairman under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“Despite the fact that this is not my senatorial district, I am supporting Asejere because he served us as chairman when he was in the PDP, and he never disappointed us,” she said.

The former Commissioner for Women Affairs in Osun State also commended Olaoluwa for his contributions to women’s development, noting that his support had encouraged greater participation and empowerment of women across the state.

“You can see that we have a large population of women because of his contributions towards women’s development in the state. I served as Commissioner for Women Affairs, and he has really been supportive of women. I believe he will continue to support us,” Sarumi added.

She expressed confidence that Olaoluwa would sustain his commitment to women’s empowerment and the welfare of other groups if elected to represent Osun Central in the Senate.