Itura 2027
Questions and answers
- Who is Pelumi Olajengbesi?
Pelumi Jacob Olajengbesi is a Nigerian lawyer, born in Zaria on 12 August 1986 and an indigene of Ijebu-Jesa in Osun State. He was president of the University of Abuja students' union in 2014, was called to the Bar in 2016, founded the firm Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co. and co-founded the Abuja firm Law Corridor in 2017.
Source ↗- What is he running for?
He is the Accord candidate for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives. He won the Accord ticket on 29 May 2026.
Source ↗- When is the election?
The House of Representatives election for Obokun/Oriade is on Saturday 16 January 2027.
Source ↗- Which party is he in?
Accord. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, also of Accord, leads his campaign council of 335 members.
Source ↗- Which areas does Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency cover?
It covers the Obokun and Oriade local government areas of Osun State, in the Ijesa North area.
Source ↗- What has he done for students?
The National Association of Nigerian Students says he set aside ₦100 million for student support in 2025, and the founder of the OGS Foundation says he has sponsored more than 50 young Nigerians on scholarships abroad.
Source ↗- What has he done in the constituency so far?
By his own account, he raised a 300kVA transformer for Ilo Ijesa with the support of friends after residents asked for one. He has also met farmers from Ijesa North through their association, AFAM, about inputs, cooperatives and access to loans.
Source ↗- What did he do in the 2026 Osun governorship election?
He was a spokesperson of Governor Ademola Adeleke's campaign council. Governor Adeleke, the Accord candidate, was declared the winner.
Source ↗- What is Itura 2027?
Itura 2027 is the name of his campaign, used across his posts as #Itura2027. His campaign organisation is called POCO.
Source ↗- Where can I follow the campaign?
On Instagram (@pelumi.olajengbesi), X (@PelumiEsq_) and Facebook, and on this site, which keeps every post in one searchable record.
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