Former Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, following her victory at the party’s primary election held on Saturday.
Adeleye secured a sweeping victory across the 21 wards that make up the federal constituency, polling a total of 25,167 votes.
According to the result announced by the party’s Electoral Officer, Wale Ajayi, in the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security officials and party stakeholders at Ifo RCM 1, Adeleye garnered 17,286 votes from Ifo Local Government Area and 7,881 votes from Ewekoro Local Government Area, bringing her total to 25,167 votes.
DAILY POST reports that Adeleye expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the party for their confidence and overwhelming support, noting that the peaceful conduct of the exercise further reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal democracy, inclusiveness and progressive ideals.
“The election was conducted peacefully and transparently, reflecting the maturity, discipline and unity within our great party. Beyond the outcome, today’s exercise further demonstrates that our party, the APC, remains committed to internal democracy, fairness and collective progress.
“I sincerely appreciate the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the consensus governorship candidate, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, leaders, stakeholders, delegates and party faithful for their confidence, sacrifices and unwavering support throughout this process,” she stated.