Members of the Akuru family from Agbeni, Ibadan, have paid a solidarity visit to their son, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide (Odidiomo), commending his stewardship in public office and declaring full support for his campaign ahead of the Oyo South Senatorial District 2027 election.
The delegation, which included prominent family heads and representatives of the Olajide family, gathered to align with the lawmaker and bolster his bid under the Allied Peoples’ Movement Senate candidate platform as momentum builds across Ibadan politics 2027.
Family Heads Rally Behind Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide Odidiomo
The family gathering provided a dedicated forum for the lawmaker to render an account of his years in public service and formally lay out his political vision to his extended family.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Alh. Muda Olajide commended the lawmaker for his steadfast commitment to public service and his ability to project a positive image for the family in national governance.
He emphasised that Odidiomo’s years in public office have brought immense pride to their lineage, describing him as a true son who has remained grounded despite his expanding political stature.
“You have been a good ambassador of this family. You are a true son of the family. You have represented us well and you have not disappointed us,” the family heads told him.
The delegates made it clear that their visit was far more than a routine courtesy call. It was a firm statement of solidarity for one of their own as he prepares to transition from the House of Representatives to the red chamber of the National Assembly. The family pledged to mobilise support for his political campaign while urging him to uphold his core values of community-first leadership.
Stewardship Account Sets the Stage for Oyo South Senatorial District 2027
In his welcome address, Odidiomo expressed gratitude to his family for their visit and the trust they have placed in him. He used the gathering to detail his record, describing his seven years in public service as an eventful journey marked by real community impact.
He explained that service to the people remains his foundational guiding principle in governance.
“In the last seven years, we have been able to impact lives positively. To the best of my ability, I have served diligently and I have not disappointed,” he declared.
The lawmaker reiterated that he views political office as a sacred trust and responsibility rather than a vehicle for personal ambition. Every position entrusted to him, he noted, has been treated as an absolute mandate to bring direct benefits to local communities.
Reflecting on his tenure in the House of Representatives, Odidiomo highlighted how direct engagement with constituents enabled targeted interventions across critical sectors, including education, technology, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development.
Allied Peoples’ Movement Senate Candidate Maps Out Future Strategy
Looking ahead, the lawmaker formally briefed his family on his transition into the next chapter of his political life. He announced that his political party, the Allied Peoples’ Movement, has officially handed him the ticket to contest for the Senate seat in 2027.
“I am also glad to formally inform you that, to the glory of God, I have been given the mandate to proceed to a higher office. My political party, the Allied Peoples’ Movement, has given me the mandate to run for the senate of Oyo south senatorial district,” he told the gathering.
With grass-roots support consolidating across Agbeni and the wider Ibadan metropolis, Odidiomo’s senatorial declaration sets up an intriguing battle line in Oyo State politics.
