The Chairman of the Central Coordinate Movement (CCM), Alhaji Taiwo Elewide, popularly known as Big Champion Akile Egbaland, has secured a strategic position in the electioneering campaign structure backing the governorship ambition of Senator Adeola Olamilekan Solomon YAYI under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.
Elewide, who has emerged as one of the prominent grassroots political mobilisers within Ogun Central and beyond, was named among members of the Special Duties Committee constituted as part of the broader campaign machinery for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.
The appointment is being viewed by political observers as a recognition of Elewide’s grassroots organisational experience and his growing influence within the political landscape of the state.
The CCM Chairman is expected to contribute to the committee’s efforts towards coordinating activities, strengthening grassroots engagement and supporting the mobilisation of party members and supporters ahead of the 2027 election.
Also featuring prominently in the campaign structure is Yemi Adelani, popularly known as Igwe, who is associated with the APC Organising Committee in Ogun State.
The inclusion of both Elewide and Adelani in the campaign arrangement underscores the importance of being attached to party organisations, grassroots mobilisation and effective coordination as the APC prepares for the next governorship contest.
Elewide’s Grassroots Political Profile
Alhaji Taiwo Elewide, widely known among his supporters as Big Champion Akile Egbaland, has in recent years become increasingly visible in grassroots political activities across Ogun State.
As Chairman of the Central Coordinate Movement, Elewide has presided over a political structure that has focused heavily on grassroots mobilisation, community engagement and the coordination of party-oriented activities.
The CCM has maintained a presence across various wards and local government areas, with its activities often bringing together political stakeholders, community leaders, youths and women.
His new role in the YAYI campaign structure is therefore expected to provide an avenue for him to deploy his organisational experience and contacts towards the campaign’s objectives.
YAYI’s 2027 Governorship Ambition
Senator Adeola Olamilekan Solomon YAYI’s emergence as a major contender within the APC’s political calculations for Ogun State has continued to generate political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
With the race expected to attract intense competition among political interests, the organisation of a formidable campaign structure is considered critical to any candidate seeking victory.
The establishment of committees covering special duties, organisation, mobilisation and other areas reflects the growing preparations for the political contest.
The Special Duties Committee, where Elewide has been positioned, is expected to play a role in handling designated campaign responsibilities and ensuring effective coordination of activities in line with the overall campaign strategy.
A Boost for Grassroots Mobilisation
Political analysts believe that the involvement of recognised grassroots figures could become an important component of the 2027 campaign, particularly in a state where ward-level structures, community relationships and local political networks can significantly influence electoral outcomes.
Elewide’s role through the CCM is expected to further strengthen the connection between the campaign organisation and grassroots political actors.
His supporters have described the appointment as an indication of confidence in his leadership capacity and ability to coordinate people at the grassroots.
The development also places renewed attention on the CCM as a political mobilisation platform and its potential contribution to the APC’s campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 election.
More Political Activities Expected
With the 2027 elections drawing closer, political activities are expected to intensify across Ogun State as parties and aspirants consolidate their structures, engage stakeholders and commence wider grassroots mobilisation.
For the YAYI campaign, the composition of committees such as the Special Duties and Organising structures is expected to provide the organisational framework for translating the candidate’s political ambition into a coordinated statewide campaign.
The appointment of Alhaji Taiwo Elewide (Big Champion Akile Egbaland) into the Special Duties Committee, alongside Yemi Adelani (Igwe) and other political stakeholders, therefore marks another significant development in the unfolding political preparations ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.
As the political season gathers momentum, attention will increasingly shift to how the various campaign committees perform their assigned responsibilities and how effectively they can mobilise support across Ogun State.
