The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has unanimously backed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office in 2027.
Party leaders emphasised the need to strengthen unity, rebuild structures, and consolidate gains ahead of the next general election.
The endorsement was announced on Friday at the Oyo APC Stakeholders’ Summit held at the party’s Secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.
Speaking at the summit, Senator Teslim Folarin, a two-term senator and Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, declared the party’s commitment to consolidating its 2023 presidential performance.
“The party’s primary objective is to consolidate its 2023 presidential performance by securing at least a 35 per cent increase in votes for President Tinubu in 2027,” Senator Folarin said, noting that unity remains the foundation of any meaningful political progress.
“No political strategy, no matter how brilliant, can succeed in an atmosphere of division. Our foremost responsibility is unity. The ‘One APC, One Tinubu Project’ must be our guiding principle,” he added.
The summit drew several dignitaries, including Senators Hosea Agboola Alleluyah, Hamzat Adeseun, and Yinus Akintunde; Shittu Adebayo, Akinola Alabi, Dr Ibrahim Olaifa, Tolulope Akande-Sodipe, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala; Moshood Erubami; Alhaji Fatal Ibikunle; and chairmen of the 33 local government areas of the state.
Folarin explained that the Renewed Hope agenda aligns with Tinubu’s expectations and requires harmony, collaboration, and coordinated mobilisation at all levels of the party.
“Our grassroots structures must be vibrant, functional and connected to the people. Every ward, every unit and every community must feel the presence and impact of the APC.
“This is how we can consolidate our gains and deliver an even more convincing victory for President Tinubu in the next election,” he said.
He also disclosed that internal differences had been amicably resolved and that the Oyo APC is prepared to ensure Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The Minister of Power and governorship hopeful, Chief Bayo Adelabu, described the meeting as the largest APC stakeholders’ assembly since the 2023 elections, emphasising that peace had returned to the party.
“We are now speaking with one voice. There is no faction, no division within the Oyo State APC. There is now cordial and peaceful interaction among our leaders, executives and stakeholders.
“Unity, cooperation, partnership and collaboration have fully returned, and the party is stronger than ever,” Adelabu said.
“Reconciliation within the party is already 90 per cent complete,” he added, urging the remaining aggrieved members to emulate leaders who have embraced peace.
“If elections were held tomorrow, it would be a landslide victory for Oyo APC.
“We have unanimously adopted President Bola Tinubu as our sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, and the resolution was embraced by all,” he concluded.
Senators Ayoade Adeseun and Fatai Buhari echoed the “call for unity, urging party members to settle differences and work together for Tinubu’s re-election.”
They highlighted the large turnout at the summit as evidence of progress in reconciliation efforts.
Former Oyo APC Chairman, Chief Akin Oke, commended the spirit of cooperation, describing it as a symbol of unity and inclusiveness.
Remi Oseni, representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, emphasised that the meeting aligned with President Tinubu’s reconciliation initiative to reposition the party for victory in 2027.
“The outcome of this meeting has shown that many of us must return to our constituencies to enlighten our members that the party has resolved to work together in unity,” Oseni said.
“If this continues, the 2027 elections will be a walkover,” he added, calling on party members to support the decisions taken at the summit.
