All is set for the 2026 Sunshine State Achievers Award, as a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area, Hon. Olabisi Ohiremen, popularly known as OLA-ONE, is set to be honoured with the Most Influential Young Political Icon Award.
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| Hon. Ohiremen Olabisi John |
The prestigious ceremony is scheduled to hold at the OSDPC Event Centre, Ijapo Estate, Akure, on September 27, 2026, as part of activities marking the 8th anniversary of PATH NEWS Magazine and the 2026 edition of the Sunshine State Achievers Award.
The event is expected to attract prominent personalities, political leaders, professionals, and other dignitaries from across Ondo State and beyond, with Hon. Olabisi Ohiremen listed among the major award recipients.
According to the Award Planning Committee, OLA-ONE emerged as the recipient of the Most Influential Young Political Icon Award after polling the highest number of votes in the category.
In a press statement issued by the Planning Committee, the committee said Hon. Ohiremen was recognised for his exemplary leadership, contributions to the political development of Ose, humanitarian services, economic contributions, and commitment to youth development.
Highlights of the Event
One of the major highlights of the programme will be a public lecture titled:
“2027 Poll: Godfathers, Money Politics and Electoral Violence in Nigeria: Effects on Free and Fair Elections.”
The lecture is expected to be delivered by Prof. Gbenga Abimbola of the Department of Mass Communication, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA).
Other activities lined up for the event include the launching of the Pathcare Leadership Foundation, unveiling of a special brochure, presentation of awards, and other activities marking PATH NEWS @ 8 and the 2026 Sunshine State Achievers Award.
His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State, is expected to attend the occasion as Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour.
The Sunshine State Achievers Award will be chaired by Dr. Thomas Wilson-Ikubese, Chief Medical Director of Skye Hospital and former presidential aspirant, while Chief Akindele Omole, the Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, will serve as Co-Chairman. Otunba Benji Oloye is expected to serve as the Chief Launcher.
Other prominent personalities expected at the event include APC State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde; Sir Olusegun Odusola; the Head of Service; Prof. Bayo Ilawole; Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Local Government Service Commission; Comrade Fredrick Akinrinlola, NULGE President, Ondo State; and the CEO/DG of OSRC Media Group, Mr. Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, among other distinguished guests.
The event is expected to provide an opportunity to celebrate individuals who have distinguished themselves through leadership, service, professional accomplishments, humanitarian contributions, and commitment to the development of Ondo State.