The bid by Hon. Kehinde Alex Bankole (KAB) to represent the Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency received a significant traditional endorsement as the Olomu of Omu-Aran, a revered father figure in Kwara South, bestowed his royal blessings on the aspirant.
During a high-profile visit to the palace in Omu-Aran, the monarch received Bankole and his entourage, offering prayers and a direct charge regarding the upcoming 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.
Olomu’s message to the businessman-turned-politician was unequivocal. While bestowing his blessings, the revered monarch urged Bankole to remain focused and ensure he secures the party’s ticket, noting that the community has high expectations for the quality of representation in the next political cycle.
9japarrot reports that the monarch’s appeal was not merely personal but a reflection of the collective desire for a representative who is deeply rooted in the needs of the people.
In a show of the aspirant’s strong network and business-to-politics transition, Bankole was accompanied by Alhaji Olawale Amiroko, a Lagos-based billionaire and prominent iron rod merchant.
Alhaji Amiroko, who has been a principal supplier to Bankole’s business ventures for over a decade, reportedly joined the visit to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to the “KAB” political project. The presence of the Lagos-based tycoon signaled the strong financial and strategic backing fueling Bankole’s aspiration for the House of Representatives.
The royal blessing in Omu-Aran is seen as a pivotal moment for the Bankole campaign, coming on the heels of his widespread “Water for All” initiative, which has provided boreholes to several communities across the federal constituency.
Responding to the royal charge, Bankole expressed his profound gratitude to the Olomu, vowing to leave no stone unturned in his quest to deliver purposeful and impactful representation that reflects the aspirations of the Omu-Aran people and the entire federal constituency.
With the backing of both the traditional institution and a formidable network of business allies, the Kehinde Alex Bankole movement continues to gain significant ground ahead of the party primaries.