By Shina Abubakar

OSOGBO — Members of the Accord Party in Osun West Senatorial District have affirmed Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Lere Oyewumi, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.

The party also ratified the candidature of the member representing Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Olanrewaju Oladebo, for a second term in office.

The results of the primary elections were announced following an affirmation exercise held at Ikire Town Hall, Ikire, by the chairmen of the electoral committees for the senatorial and federal constituency primaries, Bolaji Opaoye and Engr. Isa Ojewale.

The exercise was witnessed by security personnel, including officers of the Police, Department of State Services, DSS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, as well as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Speaking after accepting their nominations, Oyewumi and Oladebo expressed appreciation to party members and stakeholders for their support and commitment to the success of the primaries.

Oyewumi described the successful conduct of the exercise as a reflection of the performance of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, expressing confidence that the party would record a strong showing in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

“The successful conduct of today’s primaries is historic. It speaks to how much both members of our party and the people of our respective constituencies believe in the government of Ademola Adeleke and the Accord Party.

“It is clear to everyone that we have delivered across all sectors and that will further reflect in the massive votes our people will use to return our governor on August 15. We are ready and, by the grace of God, we will win,” he said.

In his remarks, Oladebo thanked party members for their overwhelming support and endorsement, assuring them of continued quality representation.

“We are indeed grateful to our people. Their overwhelming support and massive endorsement speak to how well we have impacted them.

“We will not drop the ball. We will continue to work for them. I urge the people of Osun not to relent in their support for us and Mr Governor so that the good work can continue,” he said.