Sunday Igboho backs Olajengbesi for 2027 Osun Reps seat
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –
Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared his support for public-interest lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi in his bid to represent the Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives in 2027.
Igboho made his position known when Olajengbesi visited him at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. He described the lawyer as “a breath of fresh air” and called for a change in representation in the constituency.
Olajengbesi, who served as campaign spokesperson for the re-election of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, is contesting the seat on the platform of the Accord Party against the incumbent lawmaker, Wole Oke of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement signed by Olajengbesi’s Media Office, Igboho, who is also the founder of the Irun Ekun Security Network, recalled Olajengbesi’s legal support following the raid on his Ibadan residence in July 2021 and his subsequent detention in Benin Republic.
He said Olajengbesi stood by him during his detention, including offering legal support without requesting payment. He also recalled that the lawyer intervened when he wanted to return for his mother’s burial and followed him to government offices after his return from exile to facilitate his reintegration.
Igboho added that Olajengbesi also supported the formation of the Irun Ekun Security Network, saying, “Pelumi stood by me in a lot of ways without billing me. He also followed me to all the government offices I visited when I came back from exile to facilitate my reintegration. Pelumi stood by me in a lot of ways, including in the formation of Irun Ekun Security Network, and may God crown all his efforts”.
Declaring his support for Olajengbesi’s aspiration, Igboho said, “I am supporting his ambition for Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency with everything that I have. You stood by me during my difficult season and I will rally support for your campaign to emerge victorious in the next election”.
He, however, urged Olajengbesi to ensure that he fulfils his campaign promises to the people of Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency if elected.
