IJERO STANDS STILL FOR OMOLEYE AS APC HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATE'S APPROVAL RATING SOARS

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IJERO STANDS STILL FOR OMOLEYE AS APC HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATE’S APPROVAL RATING SOARS

The quiet town of Ijero Ekiti came alive on Monday 20th of February 2023 when the campaign train of Hon. Biodun Omoleye, the House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC), berthed in the ancient city.

Omoleye and his entourage were treated to a rousing welcome by Monarchs, party faithful and critical stakeholders in Ijero Ekiti and it environs.

In continuation of his electioneering campaign for the election that is coming up this Saturday, Omoleye has intensified his campaigns with the visit to Ara, Araromi, Epe, Ijero, Iroko, Ayegunle, Temidire, Oke-oro and Ilukuno Ekiti in Ijero LGA of Ekiti State, to solicit the support of the people.

The former Chief of Staff, who was accompanied by his wife, Olusola, party leaders across the LCDAs and LGAs in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II and a horde of supporters, visited the palaces of the traditional rulers of all the communities, to receive royal blessings, before meeting party faithful and critical stakeholders of each of the communities.

Omoleye was welcomed with songs and dance by teeming party members at each location. He thanked the Monarchs and the people for their overwhelming support and rousing reception. He assured them of a more robust, effective and efficient representation to make the presence of the Federal government more feasible in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II of Ekiti State. He also praised the Monarchs for maintaining peace and unity in their domains.

Omoleye also met with different groups in the towns and got their endorsement. The Iyalajos, Okada Riders Association and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) respectively endorsed Omoleye and promised to ensure his victory at the poll, come this Saturday.

In his response, the Paramount Ruler of Ijero Kingdom and Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole, like the other Kabiyesi visited declared his total support for Hon. Biodun Omoleye and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the revered Monach, Omoleye’s candidacy is his personal project and declared his total support for him.

“Omoleye doesn’t even need to come here to campaign because he has proved himself to be a worthy ambassador. He has performed well in previous positions and I am confident that he will do well when he gets to the National Assembly. This Saturday’s election is not just about Omoleye or Tinubu, it is more about our collective good,” declared Ajero.

On the entourage of Omoleye were the Commissioner representing Ekiti State at the National Population Commission, Mr. Ayodeji Ajayi, lawmaker representing Ijero constituency, Hon. Ademola Ojo, Executive Chairman, Ijero local government, Hon Adeola Adeyemo, Executive Chairperson, Irewolede LCDA, Hon (Mrs) Dupe Bakare, Executive Chairman Irede LCDA, Hon. Bobade, the three Deputy Director-Generals of Omoleye Campaign Organization, Efon LGA, Hon Gabriel Ogundele, Ijero LGA, Hon Ropo Ige and Ekiti West LGA, Hon Gbenga Odebunmi.

Also in the entourage were Dr. Dare Teniola, Barr. Dele Oloje, Mrs Oluremi Balogun, Ijero local government APC Chairman, Pa James Awe, Director of Media and Communication for Omoleye Campaign Organization Hon Gboyega Ajayi among others.