Former Ajimobi Aide Deji Aboderin Declares APC Candidacy for Ibadan Federal Constituency Seat

Former gubernatorial aide Deji Aboderin declares his bid for the Ibadan North East/South East federal seat on the APC platform.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 13, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from THISDAYLIVE

Aboderin Launches Legislative Bid From Ward Level

Deji Aboderin, who previously served as the Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the late Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has officially entered the race for the House of Representatives. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, Aboderin declared his intention to represent the Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East federal constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The candidate began his campaign activities at Ward 9 in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area, emphasizing that his legislative ambition is rooted in a desire to provide competent representation for his constituents.

Reflections on Previous Electoral Outcomes and Lessons

During his declaration, Aboderin addressed his past attempt at securing the seat during the 2019 general elections. He claimed that despite winning the popular vote at the time, the final results were manipulated through what he described as political "abracadabra." The aspirant maintained that he has learned significant lessons from those previous mistakes and is now better prepared to navigate the electoral landscape. He asserted that his return to the political arena is a response to local residents who feel their current representation in the National Assembly is inadequate.

Alignment with Federal Renewed Hope Agenda

The aspirant noted that his legislative ideology is closely aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Aboderin promised that, if elected, he would focus on mass oriented programs and the social welfare of the people in his constituency. He expressed a commitment to bridging the gap between federal initiatives and grassroots needs, ensuring that the expectations of the people in Ibadan South East and North East are met through targeted developmental projects and quality of life improvements.