A Lagos-based business mogul and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Adebayo Otunola Awoniyi, has expressed appreciation to the President of the 8th Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, for his leadership and the emergence of Chief Joseph Adewole Gbenga (Obanla) as the party’s candidate for the Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency.
Otunba Awoniyi made this known on Monday during Saraki’s political consultation tour of Irepodun Local Government Area, describing Obanla’s emergence as a welcome development, particularly for the people of Omu-Aran, where the federal constituency candidate hails from.
He said the development had further strengthened the confidence of the people in Saraki’s leadership, expressing appreciation for the consideration given to Omu-Aran. He also commended the impressive turnout of residents and party supporters during the visit and reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP.
The business mogul also acknowledged the contributions of the traditional ruler of Omu-Aran, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti, the Olomu of Omu-Aran, to the development of the community. He equally praised the monarch’s leadership and the efforts of the Olomu-in-Council in promoting unity and community development.
Otunba Awoniyi urged the people of Omu-Aran, Irepodun and Kwara South to reciprocate the confidence reposed in them by supporting PDP candidates at the 2027 general elections. He specifically called on residents to vote for the party’s governorship candidate, Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu, and his running mate, Rev. Cornelius Olaosebikan Fawenu; the Kwara South Senatorial candidate, Hon. Saheed Popoola; the House of Representatives candidate, Chief Joseph Adewole Gbenga (Obanla); and the Irepodun Constituency House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Olushola Odetundun.
He expressed optimism that unity, commitment and collective support among party members and residents would strengthen the PDP’s chances of success in the forthcoming elections.