In a bold display of grassroots engagement and political consolidation, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Dr. Gbenga Adegbola, undertook a wide-reaching familiarization visit to the party’s chapters across Saki East, Oorelope, Olorunsogo and Irepo Local Government Areas in the Oke-Ogun region.
The visit, held earlier today, further cements Dr. Adegbola’s stature as a rising force in the political landscape of the state.
Dr. Adegbola, a retired Colonel, renowned entrepreneur, and philanthropist of Saki origin, was received with great enthusiasm and commendation by local APC leaders at the respective party secretariats and town halls.
His visit was aimed at deepening party unity, evaluating the pulse of the grassroots, and reinforcing the APC’s organizational framework across the region.
At each local government headquarters, the chairmen of the APC expressed deep appreciation for Dr. Adegbola’s unwavering commitment to the party and his proactive approach to regional development.
Speaking on behalf of party members, the Chairman of the Olorunsogo Local Government APC chapter described his contributions as transformative.
“Since your entry into the party, your blueprint has been indelible. You’ve brought a sense of structure, energy, and renewed hope to our base. Oke-Ogun and Oyo State are better for it,” he said.
Similar sentiments were echoed by the chairmen of Oorelope and Irepo LGAs, who lauded his philanthropy, strategic insight, and relentless drive for grassroots empowerment.
Many described his efforts as a bridge between the aspirations of ordinary citizens and the broader party agenda.
In a significant cultural and political gesture, Dr. Adegbola also paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Onigbeti of Igbeti Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Bashir Olalekan Siyanbola IV. The monarch, a respected custodian of tradition in Oke-Ogun, warmly received Dr. Adegbola on behalf of his Chiefs and commended Dr. Gbenga evolving role in humanitarian and political spheres.
Oba Siyanbola IV, while addressing the gathering, praised the retired military officer’s consistent acts of goodwill and urged him to remain steadfast in his mission.
“You are on a noble path, and your good deeds will speak for you in due time. Leadership is not only about titles but service to people and legacy. May the ancestors bless your journey,” the monarch said, offering his royal blessings and counsel.
In response, Dr. Adegbola thanked the monarch for his wisdom and spiritual guidance and expressed gratitude to the party stakeholders for their confidence and partnership.
He reaffirmed his vision of inclusive governance, economic revitalization, and sustainable development in the Oke-Ogun region, pledging to continue working in synergy with traditional institutions and party structures to actualize that vision.
As speculations mount about his possible political aspirations ahead of the 2027 general elections, Dr. Adegbola’s carefully coordinated tour across key local government areas is being interpreted by political analysts as a calculated move to consolidate his influence and mobilize grassroots support.
With his military discipline, business ingenuity, and growing political capital, Dr. Gbenga Adegbola is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential figures in the evolving power dynamics of Oyo State.
