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2027: Igboho declares support for Osun Accord Reps candidate

Punch Nigeria September 21, 2026 14 views
2027: Igboho declares support for Osun Accord Reps candidate

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Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho has publicly endorsed Pelumi Olajengbesi, the Accord Party’s candidate for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in Osun State, Nigeria.

Endorsement announcement

Igboho announced his support in a statement released to the media, saying the endorsement reflects his confidence in Olajengbesi’s ability to represent the constituency’s interests.

About Sunday Igboho

Sunday Igboho is a prominent Yoruba activist who has long campaigned on issues affecting the Yoruba people and has become a well‑known figure in southwestern Nigeria.

About the candidate and the race

Pelumi Olajengbesi is running under the Accord Party banner for the Oriade/Obokun seat in the House of Representatives. The constituency is one of several contested races in Osun State’s upcoming legislative elections.

  • Igboho’s backing is expected to mobilise Yoruba‑nation supporters for Olajengbesi.
  • The endorsement adds a high‑profile voice to the Accord Party’s campaign in the region.

The development may influence voter dynamics as the election approaches, though further details on the endorsement’s impact remain to be seen.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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