APM will shock APC in 2027, says Ondo senatorial candidate
August 9, 2026 6:49 pm
The candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement for the Ondo Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Sunday Falae.
By Peter Dada
The candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement for the Ondo Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Sunday Falae, has declared that the party will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress in the district in the 2027 general election.
Falae said the senatorial district deserved better representation at the National Assembly, accusing the APC of failing to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents, particularly those in Akure, the state capital.
He stated this in an interview with our correspondent in Akure on Sunday.
According to him, the APC’s claim that it had no opposition in Ondo State was merely a strategy to intimidate other political parties and their supporters.
Falae said, “I heard the APC bragging that they have no opposition in Ondo. Of course, everybody would say that. It’s just to intimidate people. What have they done for the people? No impact. But they know, and I’m sure their candidates know that they have opposition. Because when there are some names you mention, they will shake.
“Trust me, there is opposition, although the campaign has not started officially; by the time the campaign kicks off properly, they will know that there is serious opposition. But right now, even within their party, there is opposition. The APM would shock them at the poll in 2027.”
Expressing confidence in his chances of winning the election, Falae, who is the nephew of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and traditional ruler, Oba Olu Falae, said his familiarity with the district and popularity would work in his favour.
He argued that contemporary politics was increasingly driven by the personality and popularity of candidates rather than political party structures.
“The chances are, the people and, luckily, politics nowadays it’s not about party anymore. It’s about personality. That’s the truth. Many of those who had won elections in this state in the past, if it was party power, they would not have, but it was because of their personality and popularity.
“What drives me is the people, and I always say this: I believe some people’s destiny is tied to me, to my success. Somebody got me to where I am today. And I believe I need to pay it back.
“If you know me, you know that since I’ve been in politics since 2010, I’ve not gotten any position or received a contract or anything. The money I make is what I’ve been spending to help empower people.”
Falae said his ambition to represent the district in the Senate was driven by a desire to expand his empowerment and community development efforts.
He said, “Now it’s gotten to a point that I want to do more, and I believe the representation at the Senate will help a lot in empowering people. Then also, I believe that representation should get to the grassroots. So, I know what I’ve been through in my life; I know where the shoe pinches, and I’ve lived that life before.
“If I get elected, my priorities would include development of our senatorial district, women and youth empowerment, community development, among others.”
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