‎2027 Elections: Akinyemi Akinsanya ‘Double A’ Officially Enters Ikenne State Constituency Race

‎As the 2027 general elections approach, Akinyemi Akinsanya, popularly known as “Double A,” has formally declared his intention to contest for the Ikenne State Constituency seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

‎In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, Akinsanya revealed that after extensive consultations with political leaders and key stakeholders, he chose to unveil his candidacy on the historic occasion of Ogun State’s 50th anniversary.

‎The aspiring lawmaker, who introduced himself as “Double A,” explained that he deliberately adopted a low-profile approach to avoid distracting incumbent office holders, particularly in the Ikenne State Constituency.

‎Akinsanya emphasized that progressive politics runs deep in his lineage, noting that his late father, Chief Ayokangun, was among the founding fathers of the Action Group and served as President of the Action Group Youth Wing in the Western Region.

‎An alumnus of the University of Calabar where he studied Accounting, Akinsanya completed his mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Maiduguri, Borno State, before redeploying to Lagos State. He received his primary and secondary education at Mayflower Primary School and Mayflower Senior School, both in Ikenne.

‎Speaking on his decision to enter the race, Akinsanya stated: “We all have reasons to be worried about the future of this constituency. But this is not the time to surrender and wallow in despair. Rather, this is the moment when all patriots and citizens of goodwill must show courage, rise above the lines of division that have kept us apart over the years, and ask this very important question: where do we go from here?”

‎”I do not have a grass-to-grace story to tell. Some may even consider me privileged. But I have never taken my privileges for granted. I learned as a young boy, growing up under the watchful guidance of a father who loved this constituency so dearly, that to whom much is given, much is expected. Therefore, I can say that even the privileges of my childhood were easily matched by a dominant culture of giving, created by a father whose politics was defined by a deep commitment to helping and uplifting others. I learned from him that life is truly worth living only when it is lived in the service of something bigger than yourself.

‎”We all seem to know what needs to be done. What we have missed is leadership—the ability to rally everyone and everything around agreed priorities, to set measurable targets, to be uncompromising in achieving results, and to accept no excuse or justification for failure. This critical vacuum is what I intend to fill. This purposeful leadership is what I bring to the table, and this is what will make the difference.

‎”I am a businessman who built my wealth outside political connections and has consistently supported every progressive candidate of our dear party since my entry into politics decades ago. My ambition is not for survival but for service to our people and community.

‎”I have reached out to the people through goodwill gestures, including during the pandemic, and have empowered numerous youths within my reach.

‎”I acknowledge the great efforts of all our past leaders who have served Ikenne State Constituency from the progressive fold, including Hon. Odubona Olusanya, Hon. Solaja Omosanya, Hon. Samuel Olusola Sonuga, and Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla over the years. I pay my utmost respect to them all and thank them for their service to our constituency.”