Political Homecoming: Ogun Deputy Gov Welcomes Amosun Ally, Rahmon ‘Arugbo’, Back to APC
By Lukman Omikunle
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has received Comrade Rotimi Rahmon, popularly known as Arugbo, back into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political realignment ahead of future elections.
Rahmon, a notable ally of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, visited the Deputy Governor in her office to formally announce his decision to return to the ruling party with his loyal supporters.
Announcing the development in a statement shared on her official Facebook page on Saturday, Salako-Oyedele said: “I recently received one of the leading political figures in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Comrade Rotimi Rahmon (aka Arugbo), who came to formally brief me on his decision, along with his loyal supporters, to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
According to her, Rahmon stated that his decision followed wide consultations with the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, after which he concluded that the APC remained “the best platform for meaningful impact and progressive governance.”
“He shared that after extensive consultations with our Governor, H.E. Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, he is convinced that the APC remains the best platform for meaningful impact and progressive governance,” she noted.
The Deputy Governor expressed confidence that Rahmon’s return would further strengthen the party’s base at the grassroots and reaffirmed the administration’s inclusive approach to leadership.
“I welcomed him back into the fold and encouraged him and his team to swiftly re-engage in their respective wards where, I assured him, they will be warmly received. Together, we continue to build a stronger, united APC in Ogun State under the inclusive and visionary leadership of our Governor,” she added.
Rahmon, a seasoned grassroots politician, first gained recognition as the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government during Amosun’s administration. He later served as the Chairman of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, enhancing his influence within the state’s political structure.
In 2019, he contested for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) but lost.
In the 2023 elections, he again featured prominently in opposition politics by aligning with Adekunle Akinlade, a former governorship candidate of the APM, and Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last general election, in an attempt to unseat Governor Dapo Abiodun—a mission that narrowly failed.
However, with Rahmon’s return to the APC, political observers say the realignment may reshape the dynamics in Ado-Odo/Ota and potentially strengthen the ruling party’s grassroots mobilization ahead of 2027. Read More
