Residents Defy Heavy Rainfall to Receive Balarabe Akinwumi, Others.

Residents Defy Heavy Rainfall to Receive Balarabe Akinwumi, Others.

Residents of Ward 2 in Akure South Local Government Area, on Friday, September 11, 2026, defied a heavy downpour in the metropolis, trooping out in large numbers to receive Hon. Balarabe Abiodun Akinwumi, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election.

The visit formed part of the ADC's ongoing ward-to-ward engagement across the constituency, during which the party's candidates and leaders have been interacting with residents, community leaders, party members and various interest groups.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Akinwumi thanked the residents for turning out despite the unfavourable weather conditions. He described the reception as a demonstration of the confidence and support of the people, assuring them that he and the party would not take their support for granted.

“This show of love is overwhelming. It is a confirmation of your confidence and belief in us. As an individual and a political party, we will not disappoint you too,” Akinwumi said.

He said he was determined to establish a standard of representation that would serve as a benchmark for whoever represents the constituency in the future.

“I am determined to set a standard that even after me, subsequent representatives will not be able to perform below the standard. We will support our women with funding for their businesses and provide job opportunities for their children so that their businesses can grow,” he said.

Akinwumi also spoke on the need for greater economic opportunities for women and youths, stressing that support for small businesses and employment opportunities could contribute to improved livelihoods within the constituency.

He called on ADC members and supporters to continue mobilising peacefully across their respective wards and communities, urging them to communicate the party's message responsibly and engage residents with respect.

The candidate also thanked the residents for their resilience in braving the heavy rainfall to participate in the engagement, describing their presence as an indication of the importance they attach to direct interaction with political candidates.

The campaign train included the ADC Chairman in Akure South,  Prince Abiodun Adeyemi; Director-General of the ADC Campaign Council in Akure South, Ambassador Kunle Adeloye; House of Assembly hopefuls, Engr. Temi Oluwalade and Hon. Adeyemi Adesida; and the ADC Women Leader in Akure South, Olori Falaye Adenike, among other party leaders and supporters.

The Ward 2 engagement is part of the ongoing grassroots sensitization activities of the ADC ahead of the 2027 general election, with the party continuing its interactions with communities across the Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency.