Nigerian musician Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'Banj, has made a significant contribution to the 2027 political campaign of Pelumi Olajengbesi, a lawyer and politician from Osun State. On Thursday, Olajengbesi received three fully branded Sienna buses from D'Banj in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. This donation is seen as a major boost to Olajengbesi's campaign for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat.
According to Olajengbesi, the donation came as a surprise, as he had only shared the contact information of the person handling his campaign branding with D'Banj about two weeks prior. Olajengbesi assumed the request was related to D'Banj's CREAM project, which supports young creatives. However, D'Banj had other plans, as he provided the three buses to support Olajengbesi's campaign.
Olajengbesi expressed his gratitude to D'Banj for the generous donation, which he believes will significantly enhance his campaign efforts. This is not Olajengbesi's first attempt at the House of Representatives, as he previously contested the seat in 2019. His recent appointment as spokesman for Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election campaign in the August 15, 2026 governorship election demonstrates his growing influence in Osun State politics.
As the 2027 election approaches, support is growing for Olajengbesi's campaign. In addition to his role as spokesman for Governor Adeleke's re-election campaign, Olajengbesi is also the convener of the Imole Grassroots Mobilisation Network in Osun State. This network is expected to play a crucial role in mobilizing support for his 2027 bid.
D'Banj's donation of the three Sienna buses is seen as a significant endorsement of Olajengbesi's candidacy. According to Olajengbesi, when he reached out to thank D'Banj, the musician described the donation as "my token of support." This gesture is expected to inspire other well-known figures to support Olajengbesi's campaign.
The Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat is expected to be a highly contested seat in the 2027 election. With D'Banj's support, Olajengbesi is likely to face stiff competition from other candidates. However, with his growing network and influential supporters, Olajengbesi appears to be a strong contender for the seat.
The development is a significant boost to Olajengbesi's campaign, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the 2027 election. With the election approaching, all eyes will be on Osun State as candidates jostle for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat.
Key points
- D'Banj donated 3 Sienna buses to support Pelumi Olajengbesi's 2027 bid for Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat.
