As the race for the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, Hon. Umar Farouk Arisekola-Alao stands out as the most deserving aspirant to fly the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. A committed party loyalist, unifier, and people-centred leader, he embodies the qualities needed for effective and purposeful representation.
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‎Hon. Arisekola-Alao is a dedicated party man who places party supremacy above personal ambition. He has consistently unified different tendencies within the APC and has always demonstrated maturity by accepting party decisions even when denied his mandate. This rare loyalty and bridge-building spirit have earned him widespread respect across the party.
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‎Educated at prestigious institutions including Government College Ibadan, Bodija International School, Irwin College in the UK, and St. George’s University in Grenada (where he earned a degree in Accounting), Hon. Arisekola-Alao combines global exposure with deep local roots. He is also a motivational speaker who emphasizes service to humanity as the ultimate measure of success.
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‎With executive experience as former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State and as CEO of Euphoric Heritage Group of Companies, he brings proven capacity in governance, youth development, and entrepreneurship to bear on constituency needs.
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‎A recent landmark achievement is his unprecedented Land Empowerment Programme, through which he empowered numerous party faithful and constituents in Ibadan North with landed properties complete with full documentation, an initiative widely applauded for promoting self-reliance and lasting prosperity.
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‎Hon. Umar Farouk Arisekola-Alao is the son of the late Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola-Alao, a towering figure whose life exemplified business success intertwined with unparalleled philanthropy and community leadership. This rich heritage of service and generosity runs strongly in the family and continues to inspire his people-oriented interventions, including regular outreach and festive distributions.
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‎As APC prepares for primaries, Hon. Umar Farouk Arisekola-Alao represents the unifying, loyal, and capable choice capable of delivering dividends of democracy and taking Ibadan North to greater heights at the National Assembly. The time is ripe for this worthy son of the soil.