The Allied Peoples Movement , APM consensus candidate for Councillorship in Ward 7, Ibadan South West Local Government, Hon. Wahab Abiola Ismail, has expressed appreciation to party leaders and members of the ward for their love, support and endorsement ahead of the December 2026 local government election.
In a statement issued on Monday, Hon. Ismail specifically thanked Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Hon. Tajudeen ATU, and Honourable Adisa Adeyinka for their guidance, fatherly roles and commitment to the unity of the party in Ward 7 and Ibadan South West at large.
He also appreciated all members of Ward 7 for standing firm with him during the consultation process that led to his emergence as the consensus candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM.

“I am deeply grateful to Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Hon. Tajudeen ATU, Honourable Adisa Adeyinka and the good people of Ward 7 for the love and support shown to me. This is a collective victory and I do not take it for granted,” Hon. Ismail said.
The councillorship candidate promised to run an all-inclusive administration if elected, stressing that he will carry everybody along in the affairs of the ward without discrimination.

Hon. Ismail pledged to prioritize grassroots development, youth engagement, women empowerment and effective communication between the council and the people of Ward 7.
Party leaders in Ibadan South West have described his emergence as well deserved, noting that his experience and commitment to the people make him the right choice to represent Ward 7.
They called on all members of the ward to rally behind Hon. Ismail and other APM candidates to ensure victory for the party in the forthcoming local government election.
