LarryBash seems to be all out facing a political titan – Tunji Akinosi, a seasoned politician and a formidable force in Ogun politics
2027: Underdog LarryBash Takes On Tunji Akinosi for APC Reps Ticket in Ado-Odo/Ota
The race for the 2027 general elections is already heating up in Ogun State, particularly in Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, where a high-stakes political battle is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC), writes Lukman Omikunle.
New political entrant and Lagos-based businessman, Lanre Bashorun, popularly known as LarryBash, has declared his intention to challenge incumbent House of Representatives member, Hon. Tunji Akinosi, for the APC ticket.
Despite being relatively unknown in Ado-Odo/Ota local political circles, LarryBash’s emergence gained momentum after his surprise installation as the Seriki of Ota by the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege. His chieftaincy title quickly endeared him to the people of Ota, laying the groundwork for his political ambitions.
Sources informed that his move into traditional leadership was a calculated step to gain grassroots influence. “It’s not just about the title,” said one insider. “LarryBash clearly has political intentions, and he’s already making moves in the palace and community.”
His team of loyalists and online warriors are actively promoting his candidacy with “Larry Bash Movement” across several social media platforms, setting the stage for a potential political upset in the constituency.
With this development, LarryBash seems to be all out facing a political titan – Tunji Akinosi, a seasoned politician and a formidable force in Ogun politics. Akinosi’s influence runs deep, and his alignment with key power players—especially in the camp of Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele—makes him a strong contender to retain his seat.
He has served as State Commissioner under two different administrations, including the recent portfolio as the Commissioner for the Ministry of Forestry in Ogun State. Akinosi is widely regarded as a strong grassroots mobilizer in the Ado-Odo/Ota political landscape. His track record and strategic alliances make him a formidable incumbent—and a difficult candidate to unseat.
Factors of Zoning and Ambitions
Taking a close look at zoning, ambitions, and political calculations, the political landscape in Ogun West, especially with the growing calls for the region to produce the next governor, adds layers of complexity to the contest. With Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) from Yewa widely tipped to contest for the governorship, the Senate seat may rotate to Ado-Odo/Ota.
This opens up a web of conflicting ambitions – Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele may pursue the Senate ticket if it returns to her Ota constituency. Chief Waliu Taiwo, a political heavyweight in Ota, is also reportedly eyeing the Senate seat, while from Ado-Odo/Igbesa, Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele, a three-term Reps member, is said to be positioning himself for a return to the National Assembly—this time aiming higher.
Should LarryBash win the Reps ticket, it could sideline Salako-Oyedele and Chief Taiwo’s senatorial ambitions. Conversely, if Akinosi retains his seat, Ojugbele’s chances of clinching the Senate slot could diminish.
With LarryBash representing Ota constituency and Akinosi hailing from Ado-Odo/Igbesa, the battle is as much about zonal balance as it is about personal political might. Party stakeholders will have to navigate a labyrinth of interests, alliances, and regional expectations.
Should the tables turn as predicted, will LarryBash abandon his ambition for the deputy governor, who also has a strong voice in the Olota palace, if she aims at the Senatorial seat? This question, along with many others, awaits an answer.
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