2027: OYO ONE VOICE MOVEMENT ENDORSES ELEGE FOR ONA ARA ASSEMBLY SEAT

The meeting, held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, focused on the importance of responsible leadership selection, grassroots participation, community development, and people-centred representation as essential pillars for achieving sustainable progress in Ona Ara and Oyo State at large.

Following extensive deliberations among members, the movement resolved that its general meetings would henceforth hold every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Islamic Mission Basic School, opposite the Alakanran of Akanran’s Palace, Akanran, Oyo State.

A major highlight of the inaugural gathering was the unanimous endorsement of Hon. Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi ELEGE as the movement’s preferred candidate for the position of Honourable Member, Oyo State House of Assembly, Ona Ara Constituency.

Speaking at the meeting, members and stakeholders, including Comrade Adegbola Samuel Timilehin IMMACULATE, Comrade Akanbi Abiola Bisco, and Hon. Afolabi Sogo Afoo, stressed the importance of electing leaders with the capacity, integrity, competence, and vision to provide effective representation for the people.

The speakers described Hon. ELEGE as a candidate they believe has the commitment and capacity to champion policies, programmes, and legislative initiatives that would address the pressing needs of constituents while contributing to the broader development of Oyo State.

The movement further called on residents and stakeholders across Ona Ara to support credible and people-oriented leadership, emphasizing that effective representation should translate into tangible democratic dividends at the grassroots.

The Oyo State One Voice Movement reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity, purposeful leadership, accountability, community development, and inclusive governance.

The organization also pledged to continue mobilizing and engaging residents at the grassroots level while supporting candidates who, in its assessment, demonstrate a genuine commitment to public service and the welfare of the people.

The movement maintained that the selection of capable representatives remains crucial to strengthening democratic participation and ensuring that the voices and interests of Ona Ara constituents are adequately represented in government.