As 2027 political calendar begins to take shape across Nigeria, the drumbeats of ambition are echoing loudest in Oyo South of the country.
At the center of this resonance is Hon. Dr. Engr. Aderemi Abasi Oseni, the current representative for Ido and Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, who officially signaled his intent to transition to the Red Chamber of the National Assembly.
Oyo South is a massive electoral prize, spanning nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) and home to over 3 million people.
The district binds the urban core of Ibadan with the agrarian heartlands of Ibarapa, creating a complex tapestry of needs that requires a representative
with both technical precision and grassroots empathy.
A Legacy of “Boots on the Ground”
Oseni’s bid for the Senate is not being framed as a fresh start, but as a “scaling up” of a proven model. His tenure in the House of Representatives began with a campaign that defied traditional Nigerian political norms.
Rather than relying on distant billboards and heavy convoys, Oseni employed a “ward-by-ward, street-by-street” strategy that resulted in a historic clean sweep of all 20 wards and every polling unit in his constituency.
His legislative record is defined by tangible infrastructure and human capital development. Before even taking his seat, his team was active in the field, delivering projects that directly impacted the daily lives of his constituents.
Key Achievements and Deliverables
Infrastructure
Over 25 transformers installed and energized; graded rural roads and repaired critical bridges linking farm settlements.
Human Capital
Direct empowerment programs for over 2,000 artisans and market traders; targeted support for widows and vulnerable groups.
Social Institutions
Rehabilitation of classroom blocks; sinking of community boreholes; financial grants to town halls, mosques, and churches.
Accessibility
Implementation of an “open-door” policy that bridged the gap between the representative and the represented.
The 2027 Vision: “Step By Step”
Branded by his supporters as “The Man with Full Capacity,” Oseni’s platform for Oyo South is built on the slogan “Step By Step.”
He argues that the same energy used to
transform Ido and Ibarapa East can be applied to the entire senatorial district to attract greater federal attention to the region’s “big-ticket” needs.
The Oseni mandate for 2027 focuses on four strategic pillars: 1. Urban Renewal: Modernizing drainage, roads, and markets within Ibadan’s core LGAs.
2. Agricultural Corridors: Developing storage facilities, access roads, and agro-processing hubs for the Ibarapa region. 3. Youth & Jobs: Establishing tech hubs, skill-to-work pipelines, and providing SME funding access.
4. Voice & Visibility: Ensuring Oyo South maintains a powerful and effective presence in Abuja to secure its fair share of federal resources.
A Disciple of Progress
A self-described disciple of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oseni is positioning himself as a bridge between presidency’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and the specific aspirations of the people of Oyo South.
As the APC prepares for the 2027 cycle, Oseni’s team—led by coordinators like Pst. Bakare Kehinde Hussein and Mr. Bakare Taiwo—insists that his candidacy is about “greater responsibilities” and a “mandate of precedent.”
With the stage now set, the coming months will determine if the “Oseni Model” of grassroots delivery will once again resonate with the millions of voters across the nine LGAs of Oyo South and now, the message from his camp is clear: Remi is Ready.
