By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness to approach the 2027 general elections as a united party, assuring that its leaders and stakeholders are committed to working together to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party candidates.
The state Chairman of the party, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, gave the assurance on Friday during a press conference addressed by the party leadership at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Alagbaka, Akure.
Babatunde said the party had successfully brought its stakeholders together, adding that the presence of prominent leaders at Wednesday’s presidential campaign rally at the Akure Township Stadium demonstrated that the reconciliation process initiated by the party was yielding positive results.
According to him, all stakeholders in the state had agreed to work as one family and ensure that the APC records an impressive outing at the polls.
He said the party was fully prepared to deliver Ondo State for Tinubu, explaining that the press conference was convened principally to appreciate APC members who turned out in large numbers for the presidential campaign and the people of the state for the support and goodwill they demonstrated during the event.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Ondo State APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. Victor Olabimtan, commended party members and supporters for their conduct and participation at the rally.
Olabimtan expressed appreciation to party elders, women, youths and members of the press for their patience and cooperation throughout the campaign activities.
He particularly thanked Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for coordinating the campaign and providing what he described as the needed leadership for the party in the state at this critical period.
In his remarks, APC chieftain and former governorship aspirant, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, said the large turnout at Wednesday’s rally had demonstrated the willingness of party leaders to work together for the success of the APC.
Oke expressed confidence that the party would achieve its target of delivering one million votes for Tinubu in the state in January 2027, insisting that the level of cooperation displayed by stakeholders had strengthened the party’s chances of meeting the target.
He also addressed concerns about political violence, stating that Ondo State had no record of thuggery or brigandage, but urged security agencies to deal decisively with anyone seeking to disrupt the peace, particularly in view of recent developments in some parts of the country.
The APC chieftain maintained that the party’s position was to ensure a peaceful political atmosphere in which all candidates and supporters could participate freely in the electoral process.
The press conference was attended by several APC leaders and stakeholders in the state, including the state Women Leader and other party members.
