Party leaders in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State have stated that the local government is sealed for the All Progressives Congress, APC, with the return of former governorship candidate, Hon Adekunle Akinlade, into the party.

Akinlade was welcomed into the party in Ipokia on Wednesday by leaders and stakeholders led by Chief Musibau Obanla, a foremost leader of the party in the local government.

Others were the Executive Chairman of Ipokia Local Government, Hon. Afose Johnson; his deputy, Hon. Funmilayo Okewole; the Party Chairman, Hon. Taiye Hunpetogi; Alhaji Fatai Ajibola; Hon. Abiodun Akofoyan; and Hon. Bankole Joel, among others.

Chief Obanla, fondly known as Baba Obanla, expressed his delight at Akinlade's return, stating, “We are happy and proud to have you back, now Ipokia is sealed.”

He urged the returning group to align fully with the party at all levels to strengthen the APC ahead of future elections.

Executive Chairman, Hon. Johnson, welcomed Akinlade’s group warmly and called for collaboration across all political stakeholders to ensure the party’s continued success.

The Party Chairman, Hon. Hunpetogi who assured the new entrants of the party’s commitment to inclusion and unity introduced all the 12 ward Chairmen present at the meeting.

Other leaders at the event described the reunion as a “homecoming,” emphasizing that the APC remains one big family.

In his remarks, Hon. Akinlade fondly called Triple A, thanked the leadership and members of the party for responding positively to their request for the meeting, especially on short notice.

He also commended the role played by the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in making the reconciliation possible.

Akinlade, a former House of Representatives member, as well as a former deputy governorship candidate, acknowledged that politics is a passionate venture that can sometimes cause friction, even among brothers.

In a gesture of humility and reconciliation, he publicly apologized for any past grievances between his supporters and existing members, going as far as prostrating in line with Yoruba tradition.

Describing the moment as a true homecoming, Akinlade assured the gathering that the APC is on course not just to win the 2027 elections, but to deliver resounding victories across the entire state.