Ward Chairmen from Ibadan South-West Local Government have formally endorsed the ambition of Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) to lead Oyo State come 2027.
At a strategic meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Chairmen pledged full support for AKK, describing him as “a bridge between the grassroots and the global stage.”
They emphasized the need for unity among local party members and reaffirmed their commitment to rallying support behind their own local government aspirant.
Commending AKK for his consistent engagement with the Oyo diaspora community, the Chairmen praised his efforts in projecting the state and the party positively across the Western world.
They also lauded his numerous initiatives in Ibadan South West — from educational support and healthcare outreach to youth empowerment and assistance to families in need — citing them as proof of his deep-rooted commitment to community development.
Responding, Dr. Kareem expressed gratitude to the ward leaders for their confidence and solidarity.
He also commended the President for his ongoing national initiatives during a recent visit to the United Kingdom, a gesture widely applauded by attendees as an example of AKK’s respect for leadership and party unity.
Representatives of the AKK campaign team, including Hon. Sunday Ademoroti (Director of Special Duties), Hon. Hammed AbdulSalaam (Oyo South Senatorial Leader), and Hon. Aderemi Kazeem Onibudo (former Ward 6 Councillorship Candidate, thanked the Chairmen for their continued loyalty.
They revealed that Dr. Kareem will return to Nigeria by December 2025 to commence a series of town hall meetings and consultations across the five geopolitical zones and the 33 local government areas of Oyo State, reaffirming his vision for inclusive governance and grassroots participation.
The endorsement meeting concluded with prayers for AKK’s success and renewed pledges of unity and cooperation among party members to ensure victory in Oyo 2027.