Oyo State leading political figure, Oloye Saheed Oladele, and his running mate, Mrs Damola Jaiye, have joined the African Action Congress (AAC). This development was announced in a statement issued by the Saheed Oladele Media Office on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Oladele had formally resigned from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday, September 16. His decision to join the AAC was driven by a desire to address issues such as poverty, educational retrogression, and poor local government development in Oyo State.
According to the Oladele Media Office, Saheed Oladele's political vision aligns with the people-centred principles championed by Omoyele Sowore, the AAC's presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Sowore emerged as the party's presidential candidate at its May 2026 primary. The AAC's focus on the welfare of Nigerians, its adherence to the Take It Back mantra, and its advocacy for good governance attracted Oladele to the party.
The Oladele Media Office described the AAC as a party with no factions and court cases, making it an ideal platform for serious candidates who want to contest and win elections. The statement called on the people of Oyo State to remain confident in the political direction Oladele and his team have chosen. It emphasized the need for greater youth participation and leadership in the state.
The announcement marks another development in the evolving political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections in Oyo State. The Oladele Media Office urged supporters and residents of Oyo State to join the AAC, highlighting the party's vibrant youth leadership and its fight for Nigerians' rights.
Saheed Oladele's decision to join the AAC follows his resignation from the SDP. His media office had previously told Adelabu that there was no room for him in the SDP. The SDP had affirmed Saheed Oladele as its consensus governorship candidate, but he eventually quit the party.
Oyo State is gearing up for the 2027 general elections, with various political figures and parties making significant moves. Saheed Oladele's move to the AAC is seen as a significant development in the state's political landscape. The AAC's focus on good governance and youth participation may play a crucial role in the upcoming elections.
The 2027 general elections in Oyo State and across Nigeria are expected to be highly competitive. With Saheed Oladele and his running mate joining the AAC, the party's chances of making a significant impact in the state have increased. The AAC's leadership, including Omoyele Sowore, will likely play a key role in shaping the party's strategy for the elections.
Key points
- Saheed Oladele and his running mate have joined the African Action Congress (AAC) after quitting the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
- Oladele's decision was driven by a desire to address issues such as poverty, educational retrogression, and poor local government development in Oyo State.
- The AAC's focus on good governance and youth participation may play a crucial role in the 2027 general elections in Oyo State.
