12 Years After, Oyepeju Breaks The Jinx, Emerges Accord Candidate For Oluyole Reps Seat
After more than a decade of political disappointments, setbacks and dashed hopes, Oloye Amb. Ademola Oyepeju Ara has finally secured what many of his supporters describe as his long-awaited political breakthrough.
The grassroots politician emerged as the Accord Party candidate for Oluyole Federal Constituency, ending a 12-year quest for an electoral platform and opening a fresh chapter in the politics of the constituency.
For years, Oyepeju’s supporters had repeatedly demanded to see his name on the ballot, but political circumstances and party structures stood in the way. Today, the story is different.
His emergence has already sent waves across the political landscape of Oluyole, with supporters celebrating what they call the triumph of persistence over frustration.
Political insiders say the turning point came in 2025 when Oyepeju formally joined Accord Party and aligned himself with key stakeholders who believed in his ambition and capacity. What started as a political gamble has now produced one of the most talked-about victories in the party’s primary election.
As celebrations continue, Oyepeju has moved quickly to calm tensions within the party, urging members to close ranks and focus on the bigger battle ahead.
The new Accord flag bearer made it clear that the primary election is over and that the time has come for unity, reconciliation and strategic planning ahead of the general election.
Observers note that unlike many politicians who emerge from heated primaries carrying political baggage, Oyepeju has chosen to extend an olive branch across all camps, insisting that the future of the party must come before individual interests.
His emergence has also drawn attention to the role played by several party leaders whose support helped shape the outcome of the contest. Party faithful have particularly commended the leadership of Accord in Oyo State for providing what they described as a level playing field.
In a remarkable display of political maturity, Oyepeju also acknowledged the contribution of Hon. Oyeleke Ibrahim Agbolan, whose decision to step aside and support his aspiration has continued to attract praise from party members across the constituency.
Beyond the political calculations, supporters see the victory as a personal triumph for a man who refused to abandon his ambition despite years of disappointment.
Now, with the ticket firmly in his hands and the campaign season approaching, attention is shifting to the next stage of the contest.
For many residents of Oluyole, the question is no longer whether Oyepeju will contest.
The question now is whether the man who spent 12 years fighting for an opportunity can turn that opportunity into victory at the polls.
One thing is certain: the political conversation in Oluyole has changed, and Oyepeju’s name is right at the centre of it.