‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Umar Farouk Arisekola-Alao, on Saturday took his campaign to the University of Ibadan community, where he engaged residents and stakeholders on his legislative agenda ahead of the 2027 general election.

In a statement made available, the engagement attracted community leaders, stakeholders, students, artisans, traders and residents from several communities within and around the university.

‎Those represented included Abadina, Idia, Imo, Benue Road, Black Market, Barth Road, Mellanby, Amina Way 2 and 3, the Abadina Elders and Youth Forums, undergraduate students, dry-cleaning operators, the Student Union Building community, Computer Village Teachers Association, S.U.B. Market Association, intra-campus transport operators and Distance Learning Centre students.

‎Speaking at the meeting, the former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State assured the residents of people-centred and effective representation if elected, promising to prioritise issues affecting their welfare and daily activities. He called for sustained engagement between elected representatives and constituents to ensure that community concerns receive appropriate attention at the National Assembly.

‎On electricity supply, the APC candidate expressed concern over the unreliable power situation affecting the university community and its environs. He pledged to engage relevant agencies and stakeholders towards improving electricity supply for residents, students, artisans and small business owners.

‎He also outlined his commitment to youth empowerment, people-focused legislation and improved support for artisans and traders, stressing the importance of ensuring that the benefits of democratic governance reach communities across Ibadan North Federal Constituency.

‎Earlier, the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Hon. Abiodun Omotosho, thanked the community for its reception and urged residents to support APC candidates in the forthcoming elections. Arisekola-Alao similarly appealed for support for the party’s candidates at all levels, from the presidency to the National Assembly, governorship and State House of Assembly.

The meeting ended with community leaders and stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to sustained engagement with the candidate and pledging to mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general election.