2027: Danladi joins Akinyele/Lagelu Reps race, leads APC e-registration drive to re-elect President Tinubu

Michael Olumide

Hon. Abdulwasiu Ajao, popularly known as Danladi, has formally declared his intention to contest the Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hon. Danladi, who officially joined the APC amid widespread enthusiasm, is widely regarded as a grassroots-oriented politician with broad acceptance across communities in Akinyele and Lagelu Local Government Areas.

His entry into the ruling party was celebrated by party stakeholders as a major boost to the APC’s political structure and electoral prospects within the constituency and Oyo State at large.

The declaration was made during an APC Akinyele Local Government meeting held in Moniya, Ibadan, where Hon. Danladi addressed party leaders, elders, and members.

He explained that his decision to seek elective office was driven by a sincere desire to deliver purposeful, people-centred, and impactful representation at the National Assembly.

An agricultural expert by training and practice, Hon. Danladi has spent years championing initiatives focused on improving agricultural productivity, strengthening rural livelihoods, and promoting youth participation in agribusiness.

He noted that his background has shaped his development philosophy, particularly in areas of food security, sustainable development, job creation, and grassroots economic empowerment.

According to him, one of his core priorities is to unlock and maximise the vast agricultural potential of Akinyele and Lagelu, through the development of value chains that empower farmers, attract private investment, and generate employment opportunities for youths and women.

He also pledged to promote digital skills acquisition and innovation, positioning young people in the constituency to compete favourably in the modern economy.

Beyond his legislative ambition, Hon. Danladi disclosed that he is actively mobilising party members and residents for the ongoing APC e-registration and revalidation exercise, describing it as a critical step toward strengthening the party’s base ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He stressed that the exercise would crystallise into massive support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while further consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda of the APC-led Federal Government.

“Our focus is not just on elections, but on building a strong, inclusive party structure that will sustain good governance, economic recovery, and national development,” he said.

Hon. Danladi assured party faithful that his ambition is anchored on service, unity, loyalty to the party, and inclusive development, adding that effective representation must deliver visible and measurable benefits to constituents.

His declaration was warmly received by APC leaders and members present at the meeting, many of whom expressed confidence in his capacity, accessibility, grassroots appeal, and deep understanding of local challenges.

Party leaders unanimously agreed that Danladi’s entry into the race is a clear signal that the Oyo State APC is reinvigorated and ready to win elections, including reclaiming the state for the APC in 2027.

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next general elections, Hon. Danladi’s declaration has positioned him as one of the key emerging contenders to watch in the race for the Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency seat.