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Akure chiefs rally support for Adedipe

Prominent Akure chiefs, led by the Elemo of Akure Kingdom, Senior High Chief Segun Adedipe, have formally endorsed Adebiyi Alex-Adedipe, fondly called Aleco Jnr, as their preferred candidate for Akure

Akure chiefs rally support for Adedipe
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April 17, 2026·2 min read

Prominent Akure chiefs, led by the Elemo of Akure Kingdom, Senior High Chief Segun Adedipe, have formally endorsed Adebiyi Alex-Adedipe, fondly called Aleco Jnr, as their preferred candidate for Akure North/South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election.

The meeting had top Akure chiefs like the Asamo of Akure Kingdom, High Chief Rotimi Olusanya and Aro of Oke Aro, High Chief Anthony Falowo in attendance.

The gathering underscores the deep traditional and community support for the aspirant within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Alex-Adedipe, a respected figure in Akure traditional hierarchy, led other senior chiefs in expressing confidence in Adedipe’s ability to provide effective, purposeful and people-oriented representation at the federal level.

Responding, Alex-Adedipe expressed deep appreciation to the Elemo and the entire council of chiefs for the honour and trust reposed in him.

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He gave an assurance that he would not let the people of Akure North/South Federal Constituency down.

“I will bring the dividends of Abuja back to my people,” the aspirant said

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“Different people have been representing this constituency over the years. It is now left for our people to judge whether they have done very well or not.

‘’My commitment is to change the narrative through purposeful, visible and impactful representation that directly touches the lives of our constituents.’’

Aleco Jnr pledged to prioritise key areas such as infrastructure development, youth and women empowerment, improved health care delivery, quality education and better access to federal opportunities.

He emphasised the importance of inclusive leadership that brings together youths, women, traditional rulers, artisans, elders, and all critical segments of society for collective progress and sustainable development.

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