Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary for Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency, has emerged as a strong political force following the party’s primaries held last Saturday in Ondo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a businesswoman and grassroots mobiliser, has steadily gained recognition within political and social circles in Ondo State through her involvement in community development initiatives, youth engagement and women empowerment programmes. Over the years, she has built considerable visibility through humanitarian outreach, support for local entrepreneurs and advocacy for greater inclusion of women and young people in governance.
Although she was initially not considered among the frontrunners in the contest, her campaign gained remarkable momentum in the weeks leading to the primary, attracting attention from political observers and grassroots supporters across the constituency. According to Oyawale Isaiah, media lead for the Simi Team, Ile-Oluji, the campaign distinguished itself through aggressive grassroots mobilisation, ward-to-ward consultations and direct engagement with residents across the federal constituency.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Isaiah said the campaign focused heavily on community visits, interactions with traditional institutions, mobilisation of women and youths, as well as sustained outreach efforts aimed at boosting political participation at the grassroots level. He noted that the campaign also gained traction on digital platforms, where supporters described the movement as “small but mighty,” reflecting what many perceived as a growing challenge to established political structures within the constituency.
“The growing attention around the aspirant reflected a shift in the constituency’s political atmosphere, especially among young people and women seeking greater participation in the political process,” he said. Isaiah added that the emergence of the campaign underscored the increasing influence of grassroots engagement in local politics at a time when concerns persist over voter apathy and declining participation among young people.
While noting that the outcome of the primary remains part of the broader political process, he said the campaign succeeded in positioning Fajemirokun-Ajayi as a significant voice in the constituency’s evolving political landscape. According to him, the development demonstrated how emerging political actors could gain relevance through sustained visibility, community engagement and strategic mobilisation during electioneering campaigns.
He further observed that political discussions in the constituency before the primary had largely revolved around established political blocs, endorsements and allegations of imposition surrounding the emergence of candidates, making the growing visibility of the Fajemirokun-Ajayi campaign a notable development in the race.
