Oyo APC endorses Tinubu for second term

 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disclosed its readiness to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, noting that the decision was informed by the “efficacy of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the promises which his leadership holds for Nigeria, Nigerians and the African continent.”

A statement by the APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the declaration was the highpoint of the party’s stakeholders meeting held at the state Secretariat in Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Tuesday.

The stakeholders were the state executive committee members and party chairmen from the 33 local government areas in the state.

Addressing newmen after the meeting, the state chairman, Alhaji Olayide Abas, posited that it was necessary for the stakeholders to acknowledge the milestone reached by the current administration of President Tinubu in less than two years.

“Those of us who knew the antecedent of our dear president might not be surprised that he has approached governance with such an enormous degree of courage, determination and patriotism, but it is imperative that we make public our satisfaction and optimism if only to encourage him.

“It is on this note that stakeholders of the party who attended the extended executive committee meeting today decided to announce our readiness to have President Tinubu in the office as the nation’s number one man beyond 2027. He has shown good understanding of the challenges facing the country, in addition to the possession of the blueprint to tackle them, and as a result of this, Nigerians need to give him enough time to complete the enormous task of repositioning the country.

“The recent gale of defections by members of the opposition parties is a pointer to the fact that many discerning Nigerians are ready to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president by shunning primordial sentiments and selfish interests to joining the APC, which they see as the only vehicle of national rebirth and holistic development. To this end, Oyo APC cannot afford to be at the back seat,” Abas said.

Others who corroborated the submission of the state chairman include Alh. Tajudeen Olanite (State Secretary), Olawale Sadare (Publicity Secretary), Alhaja Tinuade Adigun (State Woman Leader) and Prince John Aremu (State Youth Leader). They all expressed their readiness to work for the success of Tinubu’s administration, and also praised the party’s national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and his team for “building a stronger and more formidable APC across the country.”

Meanwhile, a group of eminent personalities within Oyo APC, The Peace Advocates, has reiterated its commitment to restoration of harmony and team spirit in the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group also lauded the decision of the executive committee at all levels in the state to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.

Led by Dr. Akin Onigbinde (SAN), Chief Wale Ohu and Prince Niran Olayoju, the group, during a courtesy visit to the APC Secretariat on Tuesday, informed the state chairman about its plan to embark on a tour of all the geopolitical zones in the state to preach genuine peace and reconciliation among party faithful.

Members of The Peace Advocates at the event include Prince Gbade Lana, Hon. (Dr ) Adepeju Esan, Engr. Adewale Adeoye, Alh. Rasaq Raji, Hon. Amusat Ogunsola and Alh. Adebayo Aruna.