By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
IPOKIA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA — Hon. Abioro Damilare Athande (ADA) was among the prominent party members and stakeholders who attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) inauguration service in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The event brought together APC leaders and members, including the party leader and former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Alhaja Salimot Makanjuola Badru, who is also the Iya Adinni of Ogun State and Iyabere of Yewa Land; the Local Government Party Chairman, Hon. Chief Wasiu Agbetokun Olawale, Agba Akin of Ipokia Kingdom; and other distinguished party stakeholders.
As part of the inauguration and organisational arrangements ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party announced several appointments into its campaign leadership structure.
Otunba Soji Odedina was appointed Chairman of the Central Coordinating Committee, while the Ipokia APC Chairman, Hon. Wasiu Agbetokun, was named Vice Chairman. The Local Government Chairman, Hon. Johnson Akohomeh Avoseh, was appointed Deputy Director-General I, while Hon. Isiaka Aderohunmu was named Deputy State Constituency Director and Hon. Sikirat Ajibola was appointed Director-General of the Campaign Council.
Other appointments include Barrister Lawal Orisadare as Chairman of the Finance, Budget and Fundraising Committee; Hon. Tunde Osunbiyi as Director of Independent Support Groups; Mr. Thomas Mathew as Zonal Deputy Director for Contact and Mobilisation; Mr. Sangobiyi Kayode as Director of Protocol; and Alhaji Iyanda Akewushola as Director of Religious Affairs (Islam).
Speaking on the significance of the occasion, Hon. Abioro Damilare Athande (ADA) commended the leadership of the former Deputy Governor, Alhaja Salimot Makanjuola Badru, for her leadership qualities and contributions to the party.
He acknowledged her role in promoting peace, cooperation and unity among APC members in Ipokia Local Government and across Ogun State.
He also congratulated the newly inaugurated committee members and urged them to discharge their respective responsibilities with dedication, transparency, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility.
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Hon. Abioro Damilare Athande (ADA) reaffirmed his commitment to working with other committee members and party stakeholders to strengthen the party’s organisational structures, encourage greater participation among members and promote grassroots cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He further called on all campaign committee members to remain committed to their assigned duties, work collectively and maintain effective coordination in carrying out the party’s activities.
He described the inauguration as an opportunity to strengthen internal organisation, improve communication among party stakeholders and encourage collective participation in the political process.
Hon. ADA concluded by expressing his appreciation to the party leadership and all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the inauguration service, while reaffirming his commitment to constructive engagement and the continued development of the APC in Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State and Nigeria.
