2027: Gbolagade Clinches Apc House Of Reps Ticket For Oluyole Federal Constituency In Landslide Primary Victory

An Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hon. Tajudeen Abiodun Gbolagade, has emerged victorious in the direct primary election conducted today, Saturday, May 16, 2026, to fly the party’s flag for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat in the upcoming 2027 House of Representatives elections.

The internal poll, which witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful across the various wards of Oluyole Local Government Area, concluded with Gbolagade securing a decisive mandate. The declaration of his victory was met with widespread celebration among grassroots members, solidifying a campaign that has drawn significant attention over recent months due to its widespread alignment with local interests.

Gbolagade’s victory comes on the heels of major endorsements from pivotal socio-economic blocs within the constituency. In the build-up to the primary, his candidacy received substantial boosts from coalition bodies representing student leaders, market organizations, and various local artisan groups who described his emergence as a breath of fresh air for representation in the green chamber.

Delivering his acceptance speech shortly after the results were certified, the newly minted candidate expressed immense gratitude to the leadership and party members for their unwavering trust. He reiterated his central campaign covenant, pledging to bring a paradigm shift to the constituency through people-focused leadership, aggressive grassroots empowerment, and highly effective legislative representation in Abuja.

Outlining his strategic roadmap for the constituency, Gbolagade detailed a robust four-pillar developmental blueprint aimed at transforming the socio-economic landscape of Oluyole. Under his pledge for inclusive representation, he promised to deconstruct administrative barriers by operating a strict open-door policy, which he noted will firmly guarantee constant accessibility and structural responsiveness to the daily, immediate needs of everyday constituents.

Regarding the socio-economic dividends of democracy, the candidate disclosed advanced plans to vigorously expand physical and socio-economic infrastructure, noting that his legislative priority will heavily focus on attracting substantial state and federal project funding to marginalized local communities. On reinforced constituency security, Gbolagade promised to leverage his extensive background in governance and public administration to collaborate directly with both federal and state security agencies to facilitate community-policing frameworks and targeted interventions designed to completely rid Oluyole of criminality and heinous acts.

Furthermore, Gbolagade’s legislative blueprint centers heavily on grassroots structural engagement, moving away from conventional top-down political directives to strengthen local community systems and continuously empower ward-level party members to dictate developmental priorities.

Observers and political analysts tracking the Oyo State APC primaries noted that Gbolagade’s seamless victory significantly positions the party for a cohesive, formidable campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, as critical stakeholder groups appear unified behind his comprehensive legislative agenda.