Omisore's ally, Ismail, vows to boost re-election of Adeleke

Ismail Kolawole, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a close associate of Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially joined the Accord Party, pledging his support for the re-election of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Kolawole, who previously represented the Ila Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, resigned from the APC, citing "political infidelity" within the party. His defection was formalized at a general meeting of the Accord Party in the Ila Local Government Area of Osun State, where he was welcomed by party leaders and members.

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I will show total dedication to the party and the governor’s success.

Describing himself as a strong pillar in Omisore's camp, Kolawole stated his intention to leverage his influence in the Ila LGA to ensure Adeleke's victory in the upcoming governorship election. This meeting marked his first official appearance since joining the Accord Party, and he expressed his commitment to mobilizing support for both the party and the governor's second term bid.

Party stakeholders within the Accord Party hailed Kolawole's move as a significant boost for their electoral prospects in Ila LGA and Osun State as a whole. They expressed increased confidence in securing victory, noting that the addition of a "grassroots mobilizer of his caliber" would strengthen the party.

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with a grassroots mobilizer of his calibre now with us, we are more confident of victory. We pray his coming will strengthen the Accord Party.