2027 Election: Stakeholders Call for Fairness in Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency

Political stakeholders in the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency of Ondo State have called for fairness and balance in the selection of a candidate for the 2027 general elections, expressing support for All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Prince Aderosoye Fadola.

The group named “stakeholders for equity and fairness” emphasized the need to uphold the principle of rotation in the constituency, noting that deviations from this arrangement in the past have led to divisions between two dominant political blocs led by Hon. Festus Akingbaso and Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye.
As Prince Fadola prepares to contest, the group—led by Akinbami Henry, Bamisile Adebowale, Omopariola Franklin, and Ibukun Bode—reaffirmed their commitment to equity, fairness, and balanced representation.

In a press statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Adewale Adejayan, the stakeholders described Fadola, an indigene of Ifedore, as a unifying figure capable of stabilizing the constituency. They warned that returning the ticket to Idanre, especially if zoned to either faction, could trigger internal conflicts, protest votes, and possible electoral defeat.

The statement read: “At the national level, Nigeria has sustained an unwritten but respected principle of power rotation between the North and the South, typically within an eight-year cycle. At no point has power been concentrated in one region for twelve consecutive years. This same spirit of inclusivity must guide political decisions at the grassroots.

“Within the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, historical precedent since 1999 reflects a commendable pattern of fairness, with each local government enjoying two terms of four years each. Even during slight deviations, no side retained power for twelve uninterrupted years. This precedent must not be ignored.

“There are growing concerns that the APC may repeat past mistakes in candidate selection—errors that previously proved costly. The current political climate in Idanre remains delicate, marked by deep divisions between the blocs led by Hon. Festus Akingbaso and Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye.

“Zoning the ticket to either faction in Idanre risks deepening divisions, encouraging protest votes, and weakening the party’s chances at the polls.”

The stakeholders stressed that, in the interest of unity and electoral success, the House of Representatives seat should rotate to Ifedore.
Describing their position as both strategic and necessary, they urged the party to embrace a balanced approach that would strengthen cohesion and improve its chances in the election.

Highlighting Fadola’s credentials, the group noted his role as Director-General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign in 2023 and his longstanding loyalty to the APC.

They also pointed to his contributions to human capital development, including the facilitation of over 1,000 JAMB forms across Ondo State in 2024 and an additional 300 for Ifedore students in 2025. His initiatives, they added, include support for students, economic empowerment for women, and palliative assistance to over 500 elderly citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the stakeholders, Fadola’s track record in education, empowerment, and social welfare demonstrates both capacity and commitment, positioning him as a credible candidate for the constituency.