26/04/2026
𝗔𝗝𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟; 𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 70.5𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚
ILE-IFE, NIGERIA — The road to the August 15th Osun Gubernatorial election received a massive boost yesterday as the APC Ife Federal Constituency Campaign Council flexed its financial and organizational muscle. In a high-stakes inaugural meeting that combined strategic planning with a fundraising blitz, under the able leadership of the party's state chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, and the campaign Director General, Barr. Wale Ojo, the council successfully raised over ₦70.5 Million to kickstart its operations. At the center of this momentum is Hon. Abimbola Taofeek Ajilesoro, the Member representing Ife Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Engineering (NASENI), who was officially named the Chairman of the Finance Committee for the campaign council.
Demonstrating why he is the indomitable "Starboy" and considered a cornerstone of the party’s machinery in Ifeland and Osun State, Hon. Ajilesoro set the tone for a successful campaign by personally donating ₦31.7 Million. The contribution, described by attendees as a "masterclass in leadership by example," provided the lion’s share of the ₦70,500,000 total realized at the event. While hailing the generosity of stakeholders, Hon. Ajilesoro noted that the fundraiser was more than just a collection of funds; it was a "declaration of intent" that Ife Federal Constituency is fully resourced and ready to deliver a landslide victory for the APC.
The fundraising drive saw a remarkable show of synergy from other political heavyweights and aspirants within the constituency. Engr. Marcus Adedini, a House of Representatives aspirant, followed up with a significant ₦21 Million donation, while Hon. Kunle Ayoola, also a House of Representatives aspirant, contributed ₦5 Million. Hon. Kayode Sowade and Hon. Victor Badejo each added ₦2 Million to the coffers, and Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the State Party Chairman, personally contributed ₦1.5 Million, further solidifying the unity and intent of the campaign council. Additional donations were received from Hon. (Barr.) Wale Ojo (₦500k), Hon. Adegoke Adeboye (₦1M), Prof. Taiwo Olaiya (₦1M), Hon. Ojuade Bukola (₦1M), Hon. Ajiboye Segun (₦1M), Chief Orogade Abiola (₦1M) and Hon Dayo Eluyemi . Contributions also came from Gabriel Omisore (₦500k), Hon. Okiki (₦500k), Hon. Oyewunmi Najimu (₦500k), Hon. Ayodele Fanibe (₦500k), and a collective ₦500k from all Ife Federal Constituency local party chairmen.
Beyond the financial success, the Director General of the Campaign Council, Hon. (Barr.) Wale Ojo, alongside the State Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal (Ike-Owo), oversaw the inauguration of five specialized sub-committees. These teams spanning Strategy, Finance, Traditional Institutions, Media, and Legal Compliance are designed to create a professional, data-driven campaign machine. During the inauguration, Sooko Lawal declared that Ifeland is the strategic heartbeat of electoral success in the state, expressing confidence that the caliber of men and women assembled individuals of integrity and proven capacity will ensure the party returns to the Government House with an undeniable mandate.
With the ₦70.5 Million "take-off" fund now secured, the "AMBO/KAYODE Project" moves into its active mobilization phase. Hon. Ajilesoro, in his remarks following the inauguration, emphasized that the Finance Committee would work both assiduously to raise more funds and with surgical precision to ensure every naira is deployed toward grassroots engagement and ensuring a seamless victory come August. The meeting concluded in a frenzy of optimism, with party faithful describing the day as the birth of an unstoppable movement in Ife Federal Constituency.
