…Pledge to mobilise grassroots support for APM candidates
Political appointees of the Oyo State Government have endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections, while throwing their weight behind Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the party’s governorship candidate in the state.
The appointees also passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Makinde, commending his leadership, developmental strides and commitment to improving the welfare of residents.
The resolutions were reached at a strategic meeting convened by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Bashorun Akinwole Akinwale, on Monday at the Local Government Staff Training Hall, Secretariat, Ibadan.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, commissioners, chairmen of government parastatals and agencies, as well as other political aides and appointees.
Participants reviewed the performance of the Makinde administration, assessed the party’s strength across the state’s geopolitical zones and discussed strategies for strengthening its structures ahead of the elections.
Representatives from the different zones presented reports on party activities, stakeholder engagement and grassroots mobilisation, highlighting challenges requiring urgent attention.
The appointees said Makinde’s administration had distinguished itself through people-oriented policies, infrastructure development, educational advancement, economic expansion, improved healthcare delivery and prudent management of public resources.
They described the governor as a visionary and courageous leader whose achievements had positioned him as a credible presidential candidate capable of providing purposeful leadership for Nigeria.
Consequently, they endorsed him as the APM presidential candidate, expressing confidence in his ability to unite the country, strengthen democratic institutions and promote inclusive development.
The meeting also endorsed Adekanmbi as the party’s governorship candidate in Oyo State, describing him as an experienced administrator with the leadership qualities and vision to consolidate on the achievements of the Makinde administration.
According to the appointees, Adekanmbi has the capacity to sustain the state’s development agenda while accelerating progress across different sectors.
They pledged to work closely with Makinde, the party leadership and other stakeholders to strengthen the APM’s presence across the state and secure victory for all its candidates.
The forum described the meeting as a renewed commitment to party unity, discipline and grassroots mobilisation, urging party faithful, traditional rulers, community leaders, youths and women to support its candidates.
The appointees expressed confidence that a united APM, with Makinde as its presidential candidate and Adekanmbi as its governorship flagbearer, would secure electoral victories in 2027.
