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Osun APM Names Ibraheem Adekunle as 2027 Senatorial Candidate

WHY IT MATTERS

The announcement signals APM's strategic push in Osun Central ahead of the 2027 elections, potentially reshaping the state's senatorial representation and influencing party dynamics in the region.

What happened

The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement announced that Ibraheem Adekunle will run as its candidate for the Osun Central Senatorial District in the 2027 elections. The party’s leadership publicly pledged that Adekunle’s campaign would secure a victory for the APM in the upcoming poll. The move follows the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in southwestern Nigeria and to challenge the dominance of rival parties in the region. Adekunle’s selection marks a significant step in the APM’s preparation for the 2027 electoral cycle, as the party seeks to build a robust campaign infrastructure and rally local support ahead of the national election timetable.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Osun APM unveils senatorial candidate, promises victory in 2027 polls

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