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Oyo APC and Renewed Hope Ambassadors Launch Statewide Unity Campaign
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, partnering with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has initiated a comprehensive tour covering all 14 Federal Constituencies, starting with the Oyo Federal Constituency. This campaign aims to unify party members and bolster grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Kickoff Event Draws Prominent Leaders
The launch took place on Monday at Oba Adeyemi Stadium in Oyo town, attracting a large gathering of influential party figures from across the state. The event underscored the party’s commitment to fostering solidarity and strategic planning for the upcoming electoral contest.
Calls for Peace and Collective Focus
Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, former First Lady of Oyo State and the appointed Ambassador-designate, praised the initiative as a vital platform for unity. She emphasized the importance of ending internal conflicts within the party, urging all stakeholders to prioritize harmony and a shared vision for success in 2027.
Strategic Vision for 2027 Re-election
Senator Teslim Folarin, Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, highlighted the collaboration between the Ambassadors and APC’s local structures to drive a focused and effective campaign. He stressed that Oyo State is poised to be a pivotal battleground in securing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election.
“In the 2023 elections, President Tinubu garnered 449,884 votes in Oyo State, marking one of the highest margins nationwide. Our objective is to amplify this support by at least 35% through intensified engagement at the grassroots level across all 33 local government areas,” Folarin explained.
Comprehensive Approach to Mobilisation
The re-election blueprint integrates political insight, stakeholder engagement, and proactive election management to energize the party’s base and solidify APC’s presence throughout the state’s Federal Constituencies. Folarin further noted that personal ambitions within the party have been set aside to focus on collective victory.
Unified Front Among Party Leaders
Key figures including Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu, APC State Chairman Pharm. Olayide Abass, Senators Yunus Akintunde, Sharafadeen Alli, Femi Lanlehin, and Ayo Adeseun, as well as other prominent leaders, called for discipline and unity. They emphasized that the 2027 triumph hinges on collaboration rather than rivalry within the APC family.
Notable Attendees Reinforce Party Solidarity
The event also featured former deputy governors Chief Iyiola Oladokun and Chief Moses Alake, alongside Senators Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), and Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South). Other dignitaries such as Rt. Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, former Speaker Rt. Hon. Asimiyu Alarape, Engr. K.K. Raji, Rt. Hon. Muraina Ajibola, Prof. Adeolu Akande, and Dr. Abisoye Fagade were present, representing both party elders and grassroots mobilisation leaders.
Next Steps: Expanding the Campaign Across Oyo
The unity tour will proceed through the remaining Federal Constituencies in the upcoming weeks. This ongoing effort aims to reinforce internal party frameworks and secure a landmark victory for President Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections.
