Popular Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, known as D'Banj, has made a significant donation to support Pelumi Olajengbesi's ambition to represent the Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in 2027. On Thursday, D'Banj presented three brand-new Sienna space buses to Olajengbesi in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. This gesture was revealed by Olajengbesi in a Facebook post on Friday.
According to Olajengbesi, D'Banj had contacted him about two weeks earlier to obtain the details of the person responsible for his campaign branding. Olajengbesi believed the request was related to D'Banj's CREAM project, which focuses on supporting young creatives, and shared the contact information. However, Olajengbesi was surprised when he later received three fully branded Sienna buses from the singer.
D'Banj's donation was described as a surprise and a significant show of support by Olajengbesi. When contacted by Olajengbesi after receiving the vehicles, D'Banj stated that the donation was his "token of support." Olajengbesi expressed his appreciation for the gesture, viewing it as a demonstration of support for his political journey.
This development comes amid growing public support for Olajengbesi's bid for the Oriade-Obokun federal constituency seat. Notably, Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, had previously endorsed Olajengbesi's ambition. Olajengbesi has been actively involved in politics, serving as the campaign spokesman for the re-election bid of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
Olajengbesi is also the convener of the Imole Grassroots Mobilisation Network in Osun State. He previously contested the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in 2019. Born to become a prominent figure in politics, Olajengbesi turned 40 in August and appears to be gathering momentum for his 2027 bid.
The donation of the three Sienna buses is seen as a strategic move to boost Olajengbesi's campaign efforts. With this show of support from a prominent figure like D'Banj, Olajengbesi's campaign is likely to gain more traction in the run-up to the 2027 elections. The Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency is expected to witness a keen contest, and Olajengbesi's chances seem to be increasing with each passing day.
As the 2027 elections approach, politicians and stakeholders are intensifying their campaigns. With notable figures like D'Banj and Davido showing support for Olajengbesi, his bid for the Oriade-Obokun federal constituency seat is gaining significant attention. The coming weeks and months will be crucial in determining the outcome of the election.
Key points
- D'Banj donated three Sienna buses to support Pelumi Olajengbesi's 2027 House of Representatives bid.
- The donation was a surprise to Olajengbesi and a significant show of support for his political ambition.
- Olajengbesi previously contested the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in 2019 and has been actively involved in Osun State politics.
