ADA Makes APC Ipokia Campaign Committee as Party Unveils 2027 Council

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

Ipokia, Ogun State — October 31, 2026

Hon. Abioro Damilare Athande, popularly known as ADA, has been appointed a member of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State as the party steps up preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Athande’s appointment is contained in the list of committee members circulated by the APC Ipokia Local Government Chapter on Friday, October 30, 2026, as part of the party’s newly constituted all-inclusive Campaign Council. The council is expected to be inaugurated soon.

The Contact and Mobilisation Committee, comprising 32 members, is headed by Hon. Wasiu Agbetokun as Director, with Hon. Kabir Abolurin serving as Deputy Director for Zone A, Mr Thomas Mathew of the CityBoy Movement as Deputy Director for Zone B, and Chief Akeem Aloko as Deputy Director for Zone C. Comrade Falilu Agbetokun of Caucus 7202 serves as Secretary, while Adeduro Fatiu is the Assistant Secretary. Athande is listed as one of the committee members.

Reacting to the appointment, Athande expressed appreciation to the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him, describing the opportunity as both an honour and a responsibility to contribute to the APC’s growth and electoral ambitions.

“I sincerely appreciate the leadership of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ipokia Local Government Chapter, for finding me worthy of appointment as a member of the Campaign Committee. I consider this appointment a great honour and a call to greater service,” he said in his statement.

He pledged to work with other committee members to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures, mobilise supporters and promote unity among members ahead of the 2027 polls.

The APC’s official announcement said the Campaign Council was constituted on the principles of inclusiveness, bringing together party stakeholders and individuals from diverse backgrounds to coordinate campaign activities across Ipokia Local Government’s 12 wards.

Under the announced structure, former Ogun State Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Alhaja Salmat Majuola Badru, will serve as Matron, while Chief Otunba Akeem Adigun, Chief Asiwaju Titus Babajide, Alhaji Chief Fatai Isiaka Ajibola and retired Nigerian career diplomat Ambassador Adesola Abolurin have been named Patrons. Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade will chair the Advisory Council, with retired Naval Commodore Captain Festus Olusegun Hodewu listed as a member.

The party also named Otunba Soji Odedina as Chairman of the Central Coordinating Committee, with Ipokia APC Chairman Hon. Wasiu Agbetokun as Vice Chairman. The local government chairman, Hon. Johnson Akohomeh Avoseh, was named Deputy Director General I, while Hon. Isiaka Aderohunmu will serve as Deputy State Constituency Director and Hon. Sikirat Ajibola as 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; and Mr Sangobiyi Kayode as Director of Protocol. Alhaji Iyanda Akewushola was named Director of Religious Affairs (Islam).

The party congratulated the appointees and urged them to demonstrate commitment, dedication and cooperation in carrying out their respective responsibilities. It also stated that the council would be inaugurated in earnest and directed all appointees to attend the ceremony as scheduled.

Athande, in his reaction, also called on APC leaders, members and supporters across Ipokia to remain united and committed to the party’s ideals, stressing that effective mobilisation and coordination would be important to its campaign efforts.

He assured the party leadership of his loyalty and readiness to contribute to the collective task of building a stronger APC in Ipokia and working towards electoral success in 2027.