A former media aide of late former governor Lamidi Adesina, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has decided to run for the Oluyole federal constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
Olaosebikan, who is a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, jostled to succeed Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
The entry of Olaosebikan, who is a former chairman of Oluyole local government, OYO INSIGHT learnt, is generating massive excitement among politicians and people of Oluyole Federal Constituency.
This is happening just as other aspirants are jolted by the entry of Olaosebikan who holds the prestigious titles of Asiwaju Agbe of Oluyole and AgbaAkin Adini of the local government.
Olaosebikan who had been a frontliner in the gubernatorial race formally informed the party at the weekly general meeting of APC in Olomi yesterday of his intention to contest for the House of Reps seat.
He told the excited crowd that he took the decision in the best interest of the party and for the greater development of Oluyole federal constituency.
Having served as a chief press secretary to the governor of the state, two-term former chairman of the local government with vast experience in local and national politics, Olaosebikan is the best representative any constituency could have in the House of Representatives.
Olaosebikan first contested for same position in 2003 under Alliance for Democracy (AD) after serving former governor of Oyo state, Late Lam Adesina as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) between 1999-2003.
Olaosebikan also as a former Oluyole Local Government Chairman received many accolades as a result of his efficient and effective governance within a short period of time.
A statement by his media office revealed that the people of Oluyole Federal Constituency are excited, hence, wide jubilation grip most communities within the constituency on hearing the news of Olaosebikan’s entry into the race.
“It was also confirmed that other contestants in APC and other parties are jittery and as a result many may abandon the race for him.
“Olaosebikan, popularly known as ‘call me Kenny’ is loved by all, the workers, youths, women, traditional rulers, artisans, farmers, community leaders, landlord associations and others.
“After his short but highly remarkable period as Oluyole Local Government, due to his good governance and service to humanity, Olaosebikan was conferred with the AgbaAkin Adini of Oluyole and Asiwaju Agbe of Oluyole among other titles.
“With Olaosebikan, majority of APC that defected have started returning while members of other parties are also showing support by mobilising and vote for him in general election,” the statement added.
