2027: Ibarapa-East CAN Affirms Support For Odidiomo, Makinde, Adekanmbi, Pledges Grassroots Mobilisation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ibarapa-East Local Government Chapter, has endorsed the candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide Odidiomo, alongside the presidential ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde and the governorship bid of Honourable Bimbo Adekanmbi for the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement took place on Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Anko, Eruwa, during the second day of Odidiomo’s political tour across the Ibarapa zone.
Speaking on behalf of the Christian body, Canon Babatunde declared that the Christian community in the zone has taken keen note of the series of developmental efforts initiated by Hon. Olajide Odidiomo across Ibarapaland even as a candidate, expressing firm optimism that he will deliver far greater legislative impact once elected to represent the district in the Senate.
Extolling the visionary leadership and developmental strides recorded under the current administration, Canon Babatunde affirmed that the Christian community in the zone unanimously resolved to rally behind the Odidiomo, Adekanmbi, and Makinde ticket to guarantee continuity and sustained socio-economic elevation. “Charity begins at home; all of us here are living witnesses to the great effort put into the development of Oyo state by the present government, and we are quite optimistic that the future is even brighter with this dedicated team,” Canon Babatunde stated.
He assured that the Christian leadership in Ibarapa-East will not relent in its prayers and grassroots mobilization efforts aimed at institutionalizing good governance across Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole.
Expressing deep gratitude to the Christian body for the overwhelming endorsement, Hon. Adedeji Olajide Odidiomo further pledged his commitment toward human capital development, youth empowerment, and equitable infrastructural allocation for the Ibarapa region. The federal lawmaker, who currently represents Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, reassured the religious leaders that his senatorial representation will be anchored on inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.
He promised to prioritize key legislative interventions tailored to the agrarian belt, including rural security, access roads, water scheme projects, and direct federal funding for local economic initiatives.
Earlier on the tour, Odidiomo led his entourage on a royal homage to the palace of the traditional ruler of Eruwa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, the Eleruwa of Eruwa, and his chiefs in council. Addressing the revered monarch, the APM senatorial flagbearer formally briefed the royal father on his strategic vision for Oyo South, soliciting royal blessings and guidance. In his response, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola commended Odidiomo for his exemplary constituency track record and consistent philanthropic interventions across the state, offering royal blessings for his 2027 senatorial bid while charging him to maintain his steadfast dedication to the peace, unity, and holistic development of Eruwa and the entire Ibarapaland.
