Offa Elites Galvanize Support for Kwara's APC Deputy Governor Hopeful
Prominent leaders from the Offa community in Kwara State have publicly endorsed Hon. Seun Ogunniyi Adato as the APC deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. This backing, given at a book presentation in Lagos, aims to ensure cohesive representation and sustainable socio-economic growth for Kwara south and the entire state. The show of support is seen as a significant boost for the APC's joint ticket.
Prominent leaders, elder statesmen, and captains of industry representing the Offa community in Kwara State have collectively declared their support for the candidature of Hon. Seun Ogunniyi Adato as the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This significant endorsement took place on the sidelines of the public presentation of “The Unexplained Wealth Trilogy,” a book authored by the constitutional lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN), which was held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event gathered high-net-worth professionals and esteemed community leaders from Offa who made a unified resolution to close ranks and back the lawmaker. Their objective is to ensure cohesive representation and foster sustainable socio-economic growth not only for Kwara South but for Kwara State as a whole. Among the distinguished Offa leaders and stakeholders present at the Lagos gathering who rallied behind Hon. Ogunniyi were Dr. A.W.A Ibraheem, Alh Tajudeen Owoyemi (the Asiwaju of Offa), Rafiu Adeyanju, Barr. Lawal Rabana (SAN), Alh Bola Oyebode, Dr. Waheed Olagunju, Dr. Layi Bello, Dr. Remi Oni, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN) himself, and Alh Azeez Bukoye.
In his response, Hon. Ogunniyi, who currently serves as the representative for Ojomu/Balogun Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, expressed profound gratitude for the vote of confidence and the collective endorsement reposed in him and the joint ticket. He stated, “I am profoundly honoured and humbled to receive the collective endorsement of our leaders gathered here at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.” Ogunniyi further acknowledged the leaders, noting that “These leaders have each served as pillars of mentorship to me in one way or the other, remaining beacons of leadership, integrity, and selfless service to our community, state, and nation.” He concluded by reaffirming his commitment: “This expression of trust reinforces our dedication to service under the APC banner, and we remain firmly committed to moving Kwara State forward through progressive governance and genuine stakeholder engagement.”
This report by LEADERSHIP highlights that the endorsement represents a substantial boost for the APC in Kwara South, effectively consolidating community support behind the party’s joint ticket in preparation for the 2027 general elections.