Adebayo Adenrele
The ancient town of Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State came alive with excitement and political fervour , as supporters thronged the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat to witness the formal declaration of Prince Adeolu Tinubu for the House of Representatives seat representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency II (Gbonyin, Ekiti East and Emure).
The declaration ceremony, marked by pomp and pageantry, drew a large crowd of party faithful, youths and women groups, many of whom pledged unwavering support for the aspirant ahead of the January 16, 2027 general elections.
Prince Tinubu, a United States-based Nigerian business mogul and public health practitioner, is seeking to represent the constituency comprising Gbonyin, Ekiti East and Emure local government areas.
Prince Tinubu, who hails from Emure-Ekiti, is no stranger to political and community engagement as he played a prominent role in advocating unity among APC leaders in Ekiti State, in 2020.
He has also served as Chairman of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni, USA chapter and is a recipient of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) State Award.
Beyond his political involvement, Tinubu has built an international profile, including serving as Secretary-General of the Grenada Civil Rights Organization, which supporters believe his global exposure and professional background position him as a capable representative who can attract development and opportunities to the constituency.
Addressing journalists shortly after his declaration, Prince Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation, grassroots development and inclusive governance, while emphasising the need to empower youths, support women and deliver tangible dividends of democracy to the people.
The high points of the event were endorsements from various youth and women groups, who expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership capacity and pledged to mobilise support across the three local government areas.
