A political juggernaut in Oyo State and the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, popularly known as Ijaya, has praised the contributions of former Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker and Senator, Monsurat Sunmonu, to the development of Oyo Zone.
Ojo, who spoke at the Presidential and Governorship Campaign flag-off held at Durbar Stadium, Oyo town, with ace broadcast journalist, Mayor Isaac Brown, said Sunmonu’s record in public service had contributed to the political and developmental history of the zone.
He linked her influence and contributions to the political prospects of her son, Seun Ashamu, who is the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) candidate for the Oyo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
”Ashamu’s experience in public service has demonstrated his capacity during his tenure as the pioneer Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in Oyo State.” the commissioner said.
According to Ojo, Ashamu’s background and experience have positioned him as an alternative change being presented to the people of Oyo Federal Constituency in the forthcoming election.
Speaking further, Ijaya said Sunmonu’s years of service as a former Speaker and Senator had earned her recognition in Oyo politics, adding that her contributions to the zone deserved acknowledgement.
He noted that the political influence she had built over the years remained significant in discussions about representation in Oyo Federal Constituency.
The commissioner said these feats have earned her son and the APM House of Representatives candidate for Oyo Federal Constituency about 60 percent of the votes come 2027.
Ojo said Ashamu’s previous experience in the state executive council had exposed him to governance and public administration, which he described as relevant to the responsibilities of a federal lawmaker.
He also expressed confidence in the APM’s participation in the 2027 elections, saying the party was working towards securing support for its candidates across Oyo State.
The commissioner further declared that the people of the state would vote for the party’s governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, alongside other APM candidates in the forthcoming elections.
”Seun Ashamu is the alternative change Oyo Federal Constituency deserves,” Ojo said, while highlighting the political influence of Senator Monsurat Sunmonu.
He added that Ashamu had proved his mettle as the pioneer Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, citing his experience in the administration of the state.
Ojo also called on party supporters to extend their support to Adekanmbi and other candidates seeking elective positions on the APM platform in 2027.
