Osun Central 2027: Ifelodun/ Boripe/Odo-otin Federal Constituency Yet To Produce Progressive Senator — It’s IBO Turn To Rule

As political permutations begin ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerned stakeholders from Ifelodun, Boripe, and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, popularly known as IBO Federal Constituency, have called for equity, justice, and balance in the Osun Central Senatorial District ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Findings reveal that since the return to democracy in 1999, Osogbo Federal Constituency has produced the late Senator Bayo Salami and the current APC National Secretary, Senator Dr. Ajibola Basiru. Ila Federal Constituency produced Senator Sola Adeyeye, who served for eight years, and currently has Senator Olubiyi Ajagunla. Yet, IBO Federal Constituency comprising three strategic local government areas in Osun Central has _never produced a Senator on the platform of the progressive party_, despite its consistent loyalty, massive votes, and significant contributions to the success of the APC and its predecessors.

Other federal constituencies within Osun Central Senatorial District have taken the slot at various times, leaving IBO as the only bloc yet to have its turn at the Red Chamber under the progressive banner.

“This is not just about politics; it is about fairness and reward for loyalty,”_ a party chieftain from Iragbiji noted. “IBO Federal Constituency has always delivered for the progressives. From AD to AC, ACN, and now APC, our people have stood firm. It is only just and equitable that 2027 becomes our turn to produce the next Senator for Osun Central.”

The stakeholders argued that ceding the 2027 senatorial ticket to IBO will not only correct a long-standing political imbalance but also galvanize the constituency’s full strength for the APC in future elections.

“Osun Central cannot continue to preach equity while practicing exclusion. The time has come for IBO Federal Constituency to take its rightful place.

We have competent, tested, and loyal party men and women who can give quality representation at the Senate, Among the leading aspirant is *BARR. YOMI OGUNWALE,* a dedicated party man and aspirant for the Osun Central Senatorial District, who has consistently contributed to the growth of our party and possesses the capacity to deliver quality representation,”the group stated.

They called on the leadership of the APC at the state and national levels to consider the zoning of the Osun Central Senatorial ticket to IBO Federal Constituency in 2027 as a strategic move to consolidate the party and reward steadfast loyalty.

The group maintained that the agitation is not against any individual or federal constituency but a call for inclusiveness, justice, and the strengthening of internal democracy within the APC.