By Boluwatife Adedokun
The Accord Party candidate for Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has donated N20 million to support community development in Ipetu-Ijesa, Osun State, while warning residents against politicians allegedly inducing them to swear oaths at shrines for N20,000.
Olajengbesi gave the warning while addressing a large gathering of supporters in Ipetu-Ijesa at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, where he urged residents of the Ijesa North Federal Constituency to reject what he described as attempts to use financial inducements and traditional oath-taking to secure political loyalty.
The legal practitioner argued that political support should be based on trust, accountability and genuine service to the people rather than agreements allegedly secured through shrine rituals for a token payment.
He said his commitment to the development of Ipetu-Ijesa predated his decision to contest for elective office, insisting that his interventions in the community were not driven solely by political ambition.
Olajengbesi also assured residents that he considered himself part of the community and would remain committed to improving their welfare and supporting development initiatives.
The Accord candidate commended the people of Ipetu-Ijesa for supporting Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration and the Accord Party in the last election, despite what he described as intimidation by the opposition.
He further thanked party leaders, mobilisers, supporters and other stakeholders across Ijesa North, particularly in Ipetu-Ijesa, for their roles in securing his emergence as the party’s candidate for the 2027 elections.
The N20 million donation comes as Olajengbesi seeks to consolidate support across Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency ahead of the next general elections.
However, the campaign organisation did not provide details on how the donation would be disbursed or the specific community projects it would fund.
The statement was signed by Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo, spokesperson for the Pelumi Olajengbesi Campaign Organisation.
