APC Stalwart High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun Hosts Strategic Ramadan Iftar in Ota, Consolidates Support for House of Reps Bid

High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun (LarryBash) hosts Ado-Odo/Ota APC executives for Ramadan Iftar, gaining key endorsements for his House of Reps bid.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 7:10 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Independent

Religious Observance Meets Political Strategy

In a significant blend of spiritual tradition and political engagement, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun (LarryBash) opened his residence on Monday to the executive leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ramadan Iftar served as more than just a breaking of the fast; it acted as a high-level consultative forum for the party's local hierarchy. Attendees included the local government chairman, secretary, women leader, legal adviser, and auditor, all of whom gathered to assess the party's current trajectory and evaluate the leadership capacity of prospective candidates for upcoming legislative cycles.

Local Leadership Endorsement and Royal Tribute

The event featured a strong show of solidarity from the local APC structure. Hon. J.J. Akeran, the APC Chairman for Ado-Odo/Ota, used the platform to pay tribute to the Olota of Ota, Oba Prof. Abdulkadir Obalanlege, acknowledging the monarch’s pivotal role in the kingdom’s progress. Turning his attention to the host, Akeran commended Bashorun’s sustained commitment to the progress of the constituency. He specifically described LarryBash as a leader possessing the requisite capacity for effective representation at the National Assembly, suggesting that his initiatives have already laid the groundwork for a successful legislative tenure.

Grassroots Mobilization and Women's Wing Support

The APC Women Leader for the local government, Hon. Waliat Ogunbiyi, echoed the sentiments of the party chairman, focusing on Bashorun’s history of grassroots empowerment. Ogunbiyi praised his leadership style and generosity, framing him as a politician who remains deeply connected to the needs of the common citizen. Her reaffirmation of support from the women’s wing is seen as a critical endorsement, as the group represents a formidable voting bloc within the Ado-Odo/Ota constituency. The gathering was noted for strengthening the internal unity of the party, a necessary precursor to any successful electoral campaign.