Ijesa North: Islamic Leaders Rally Support for Olajengbesi’s Reps Ambition

Imams and Islamic clerics across Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State have endorsed the Accord Party candidate for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Pelumi Olajengbesi, ahead of the 2027 general election.

The endorsement, according to a statement issued by Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo, Spokesperson of the Pelumi Olajengbesi Campaign Organisation, was announced after a meeting of Islamic leaders held at the Ijebu-Jesa Central Mosque on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

The gathering was attended by prominent Islamic clerics and leaders, including Imam Mufutau Adesoye Adeleke, popularly known as Imam Akunrin; Alhaji Sulaiman Adeniyi Kayode, Deputy Chief Imam of Erin-Ijesa; and Imam Ismail, Chief Imam of Iloko-Ijesa.

Others included Balogun Adini, Alhaji Jimoh Dauda, and other Islamic leaders from across Oriade Local Government.

Speaking on behalf of the Chief Imam of Ijebu-Jesa, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Sulaimon Kolawole, the Chief Mufasir of Ijebu-Jesa, Alhaji Mikail Adebayo Komolafe, said the clerics were confident in Olajengbesi’s capacity to provide effective representation for the constituency.

Komolafe, who is also the Grand Mufasir of Oriade Local Government, said the people of Ijesa North had waited long for purposeful representation and expressed optimism that Olajengbesi would bring the desired change.

He described the Accord candidate as a young lawyer with integrity, competence and commitment to public service.

“Compassion, integrity and dignity are rare qualities that any just leader must possess. From our assessment, Pelumi Olajengbesi has demonstrated these qualities,” he said.

He added that Olajengbesi’s record of service and advocacy for young people had strengthened the confidence of the Islamic leaders in his leadership capacity.

The cleric urged the candidate to prioritise youth empowerment, education, job creation and community development, while ensuring that all religious groups were fairly represented if elected.

In his response, Olajengbesi expressed appreciation to the Islamic leaders for their endorsement, prayers and support.

He pledged to remain committed to the Muslim community and other residents of the constituency, assuring them that he would listen to their concerns and work towards the collective development of Obokun and Oriade.

The Accord candidate also identified youth empowerment, quality representation, infrastructural development and support for religious institutions as key areas of his agenda.

He said his ambition was to promote policies that would expand opportunities for young people and improve the living conditions of residents across the federal constituency.