Family Goes Spiritual for Oloriegbe’s Guber Ambition, Counters Earlier Endorsement Narrative
In a development that adds a new dimension to recent political signals within the family circle, members of the Oloriegbe family of Ilorin on Wednesday evening converged at their ancestral home mosque in Alore to offer special prayers for the success of the governorship ambition of their kinsman, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe.
The spiritual gathering, led by Alhaji Abdulrafiu Oloriegbe, had in attendance prominent family members, and elders including the family's head, Alhaji Abdulrahman Oloriegbe, and was marked by collective supplications, expressions of unity, and an open endorsement of Oloriegbe’s aspiration ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Kwara State. The former lawmaker was present at the session, joining his family in what observers described as a deeply symbolic moment of spiritual backing and internal consolidation.
The development is being interpreted in political circles as a notable counterpoint to a recent outing by a few individuals—reportedly including a member of the extended family—who had earlier associated themselves with an endorsement of another aspirant.
The Wednesday gathering, however, reflected a broader family position anchored on solidarity, prayer, and support for Oloriegbe’s candidacy.
Participants at the prayer session emphasised the importance of seeking divine guidance in leadership pursuits, noting that beyond politics, the aspiration requires wisdom, humility, and a commitment to service. They prayed for success, protection, and clarity of purpose as the process unfolded.
Sources at the event described the atmosphere as solemn yet uplifting, with clerics leading prayers for the state and for a peaceful and credible political process. The convergence also highlighted the enduring role of family institutions in shaping and reinforcing political journeys within the local context.
Oloriegbe, who represented Kwara Central in the 9th National Assembly, has remained a key figure in the unfolding governorship contest under the All Progressives Congress. His supporters view the family’s gesture as both a moral boost and a reaffirmation of grassroots confidence in his leadership credentials.
As political activities gradually intensify ahead of the party primaries, the event underscores the interplay between personal networks, community structures, and broader political dynamics in shaping the trajectory of the race.
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