The Vice Chairman and Political Head of Aare Latosa Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akeem Ayoade, has congratulated the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Chairmanship, Councillorship and other consensus candidates who emerged to fly the party’s flag in the forthcoming December 2026 Local Government Elections and the 2027 General Elections.
In a congratulatory statement made available to journalists, Ayoade described the emergence of the candidates as a reflection of the confidence reposed in them by the party leadership and stakeholders, expressing optimism that they possess the competence, integrity and capacity to advance the developmental aspirations of the people.
He particularly congratulated the APM Chairmanship candidate for Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olutobi Olufade, on his emergence as the party’s consensus flag bearer, describing him as a committed grassroots politician with a proven passion for service and community development.
The Aare Latosa LCDA political leader also felicitated the party’s Councillorship candidates across the twelve wards of Ibadan North Local Government. The candidates include Folarin Yetunde Janet (Ward 1), Olasemo Temitope Oreofe (Ward 2), Adewoyin Biola (Ward 3), Adebola Shakirat Taiwo (Ward 4), Ajayi Hammed (Ward 5), Ibrahim Faira (Ward 6), Adediji Taye Alex (Ward 7), Seye Adepoju (Ward 8), Alayande Abeeb (Ward 9), Tunde Joseph (Ward 10), Ajao Sulaiman (Ward 11), and the party’s candidate for Ward 12.
Ayoade further extended his congratulations to the party’s candidates for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel and Hon. Comforter Olajide, as well as the House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Folajimi Don, charging them to remain focused, united and committed to the ideals of good governance and quality representation.
According to him, the emergence of the candidates signals a new chapter for the Allied Peoples Movement in Ibadan North, noting that the party is well-positioned to record resounding victories in the forthcoming elections through unity, effective grassroots mobilization and issue-based campaigns.
He urged all party faithful, supporters and stakeholders to close ranks and work collectively toward ensuring the success of every APM candidate at the polls, emphasizing that victory would require dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment from members across all wards.
Ayoade reaffirmed his confidence in the leadership of the party and expressed optimism that the candidates would justify the confidence placed in them by delivering responsive, people-oriented and inclusive leadership if elected.
He prayed for wisdom, strength and a successful campaign for all the candidates, expressing hope that their emergence would translate into meaningful democratic dividends for the people of Ibadan North and Oyo State at large.
