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Echoes of Penkelemesi as Mammoth Crowd Welcomes Oyo APC Campaign Train to Ibarapa Land

Ololade Adeyanju/

Residents trooped out in their thousands yesterday to welcome the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign train to Ibarapa Federal Constituency, evoking memories of the legendary First Republic politician, late Adegoke Adelabu (popularly known as Penkelemesi), whose grandson, Adebayo Adelabu, is the party’s governorship candidate in the coming election.

Ajimobi (left) and Adelabu acknowledging cheers from the crowd during one of the rallies.
A chip off the old block: Adelabu mesmerising the crowd with his eloquent delivery.

The campaign train which consists of party chieftains, including candidates vying for various offices under the banner of the party, was led by Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who is also the Oyo South Senatorial District candidate.

Governor Ajimobi waving at the crowd during a road show that proceeded the rallies.

The rally held simultaneously in all major towns in Ibarapa Land including Igboora, Eruwa and Omi Adio.

The crowd of supporters at one of the rallies
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