Agbelebu Ten Times More Popular, Loved by Residents — Campaign DG
AGEGE, LAGOS — September 18, 2026: The reported defection of former Agege Local Government Chairman, Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) will boost the electoral fortunes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege, according to the Director General of the Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola Campaign Organization, Sola Osolana.
Osolana, who spoke on the development, argued that Egunjobi’s political influence was largely derived from the strength of the party structure under which he operated, rather than from broad personal popularity among residents.
“Egunjobi’s defection to APM will increase APC votes in Agege. Residents don’t like him,” Osolana said.
He also compared Egunjobi’s political standing with that of Hon. Gbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, describing the latter as significantly more popular and accepted among residents.
“Agbelebu is ten times more popular and loved by residents,” he stated.
According to Osolana, Agbelebu’s grassroots appeal goes beyond party machinery, noting that his engagement with residents has been built around accessibility, personal relationships and direct interaction with communities.
He maintained that political influence should not be measured solely by access to party structures, but also by the level of trust, acceptance and connection a political figure has with the electorate.
Osolana further argued that Agbelebu’s growing grassroots presence and continued engagement across Agege distinguish him from politicians whose influence, in his view, is primarily tied to party structures.
The reported defection of Egunjobi to the APM has generated discussions among political stakeholders in Agege, particularly over its possible implications for party support and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Agbelebu, a former Sole Administrator of Agege Local Government and former Vice Chairman of the council, has continued his engagements across Agege Constituency 01 as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
Osolana, as Director General of the Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola Campaign Organization, has continued to emphasise grassroots engagement, accessibility, effective representation and people-oriented leadership.
With political activities intensifying across Agege, issues surrounding party structure, personal popularity, grassroots acceptance and representation are expected to remain prominent in the political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections.
