By: Sunday Ameh
Youths of Ode Aye Kingdom in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State have officially recommended Hon. Joshua Bidemi Obayanghan, known as OC General, as their preferred candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 House of Representatives election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency.
In a letter dated April 16, 2026, and addressed to the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the group cited Obayanghan’s popularity, acceptability, and “highest electoral value” among aspirants from the community as key reasons for their endorsement.
The letter, jointly signed by the association’s President, Mr. Adefuwa Akinyemi; Vice President, Mr. Akinmoye Ajewole; and Secretary, Mr. Adeoye Segun, argued that Aye Kingdom remains the only major bloc in Ikale land yet to produce a representative in the National Assembly from the constituency since Nigeria’s independence.
According to the group, the Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency comprises 23 wards and three state assembly constituencies, with Aye Kingdom ranked as the third-largest community in Ikale land in terms of size, land mass, and population after Okitipupa/Idepe and Irele town.
The youths noted that while the other kingdoms have enjoyed representation in the National Assembly more than twice, Aye Kingdom, with the second-largest population in Okitipupa Local Government Area according to the last census, has never been represented.
The youths stated that their appeal to the APC is based on the party’s electoral strength in Ondo State, referencing its victory across the state’s 18 local government areas in the last governorship election.
The group disclosed that four aspirants from Ode Aye have shown interest in the 2027 contest, including Obayanghan.
According to them, “After conducting a comprehensive assessment of all the aspirants, we have found that Hon. Joshua Bidemi Obayanghan, known as OC General, is the most popular, widely acceptable, and possesses the highest electoral value.
“He stands as our best bet for securing the party’s ticket and winning the general election for our community. We therefore strongly recommend him as the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election to represent our interests.
“We look forward to your kind consideration and favourable action in this regard.”
The association expressed confidence that zoning the ticket to Aye Kingdom would promote fairness and inclusiveness, urging the governor and party leadership to act in the interests of equity.
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