There is palpable excitement across Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State following the upload of Salawu Jelili Olatunji as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Atiba State Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election.
The development has heightened political activities across the constituency, with supporters and stakeholders describing Olatunji’s emergence as a significant step in the ADC’s preparations for the February 2027 poll.
Olatunji, who has built a reputation for grassroots engagement and community mobilisation, is expected to take his campaign beyond the major towns and political centres, reaching communities, wards and polling-unit areas across Atiba in a bid to consolidate support ahead of the election.
His supporters believe his strength lies in his understanding of grassroots politics, accessibility and ability to connect with people at the community level. With the 2027 election drawing closer, the ADC candidate is expected to intensify consultations with traditional institutions, community leaders, youth groups, women organisations, professional bodies and other critical stakeholders across the constituency.
Beyond the excitement surrounding his official recognition as the ADC candidate, Olatunji’s campaign is expected to focus on presenting a clear agenda for effective representation, community development and stronger engagement between constituents and government.
Political observers in the constituency are already watching how the candidate will deploy his grassroots network and organisational capacity as the campaign season gathers momentum. His ability to canvass support across the nooks and crannies of Atiba, unite different interest groups and translate his grassroots connections into votes will be critical to his ambition.
With the February 2027 election approaching, Olatunji is poised for an intensive political contest as he seeks to convince voters that he possesses the experience, capacity, accessibility and grassroots reach required to represent Atiba effectively at the Oyo State House of Assembly.
For the ADC candidate, the race has now moved beyond political aspiration to the task of building a formidable grassroots campaign capable of reaching every ward, community and voter across Atiba State Constituency.
