Adedibu Lives On As Grandson Sijuola Adedibu, Taiwo Jimoh Emerge As Consensus Candidates For Ibadan South West Assembly Seats

By Seyifunmi Odunuga 

IBADAN — The enduring political legacy of the late titan of Oyo State politics, Alhaji Lamidi Ariyibi Adedibu, reverberated across the state capital as his grandson, Hon. Sijuola Adedibu, alongside Hon. Taiwo Jimoh, emerged as consensus candidates for the Ibadan South West State House of Assembly Constituencies 1 and 2 ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The smooth affirmation of the dual candidacies marks a major breakthrough for the local government area's political landscape, signaling early consolidation and internal cohesion within the party ranks.

Speaking on the heels of the historic declaration, an emotional Hon. Sijuola Adedibu linked his political milestone directly to his family's deep-rooted heritage. He noted that his emergence as a consensus candidate for Constituency 2 is a clear testament to the enduring good work of his late grandfather, emphasizing that the patriarch's name remains deeply resonant and profoundly respected in the sands of time.

He seized the opportunity to express his deep gratitude to the party stakeholders, reserving special praise for Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi for his exceptional leadership role and guidance in keeping the political family unified. Hon. Adedibu subsequently promised to honor his grandfather's formidable heritage of grassroots empowerment by delivering unrivaled dividends of democracy to the people of Ibadan South West Constituency 2.

Also speaking with newsmen in Ibadan shortly after the declaration, the consensus candidate for Constituency 1, Hon. Taiwo Jimoh, expressed his profound appreciation to the party leadership for placing their trust and belief in his capacity.

Deeply moved by the unalloyed support from the party faithful, Hon. Jimoh vowed never to fail the political family. He promised to run a robust, people-centered campaign and pledged to deliver the genuine dividends of democracy to the people of his constituency if given the mandate at the general polls.

Political observers in Ibadan note that this development proves the Adedibu name continues to hold immense political weight, as the party positions a unified and formidable front for the upcoming legislative battles in Ibadan South West.