The BAO ’27 Campaign Council has been formally inaugurated in Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency as Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo, member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, marked his birthday with political and community-development activities.
The inauguration took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at African Church Primary School, Idi-Agbon, during Olabinjo’s birthday celebration.
The ceremony was conducted by the Deputy State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Mayegun, who represented the state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi.
Dr Waleeh Ipaye was inaugurated as Director-General of the campaign council, while Hon. Hammed Idowu D. Tijani was named secretary. Other members include Hon. James Osatuyi, Otunba Rafiu Akinyemi, Prince Babs Ogunleye, Hon. Waheed Akindele, Mr Jokotoye Abel Babatunde, Comrade Victor Ajogbadale, Hon. David Olaniyi, Mr Ganiu Giwa, Mr Razak Shittu Aroko, Prince Lekan Arogundade, Hon. Femi Afikuyomi, Samson Idowu, Hon. Fatimoh Muhammed, Hon. Sesi Smith, Eng. Bakare, Mr Sunday Awodeyin, Mr Korede Sanya, Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Chief Mrs Adeyemi Monsurat, Mrs Stella Olawale, Hon. Akanbi Nureni, Mr Iyiade Adegoke, Alhaja Bola Adu, Alhaja Kehinde Abdusalam, Mrs Adebayo Yemi No Rival, Mr Adenawo Alayode, Hon. Kamoru Sunmonu, Mr Ojo Bamidele, Prince Adewale Bello, Hon. Olayinka Tiwobola, Pastor Oyunwale Paul, Mr Sikiru Agunbiade, Hon. Lateef Iwaloye, Chief Mrs Nwokocha, Hon. Basirat Ojugbele, Mr Olumide Macus, Mr Kunle Adeleye and Hon. Lekan Jongbon.
The presentation of appointment letters formally established the council and signalled the commencement of its activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
The occasion was attended by political leaders, APC stakeholders, traditional and religious leaders, community representatives, family members, friends and supporters, including Hon. Babatunde Sunday Aboyade, Deputy Chairman, APC Lagos West; Hon. Taofik Adeyemi Alli; and Hon. Paul Kalejaye, among others.
Beyond the political activities, the celebration featured two major community-development initiatives.
A foundation was laid for a new storey building comprising classrooms and staff offices at Karaole Primary School, while a brand-new ambulance was presented to Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
The ambulance key was formally handed over to the Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Barrister Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji.
The birthday celebration also brought together Olabinjo’s wife, Chief Mrs Omolabake Olabinjo, family members, political associates, community leaders, party chieftains, traditional and religious leaders and other well-wishers.