IBADAN, Oyo State – Mr. Olaide Abas, Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, don talk say, recent defection of members from opposition parties to APC show say many Nigerians dey embrace the Renewed Hope Agenda wey President Bola Tinubu dey promote. Him make the statement on Tuesday after one party stakeholders meeting wey happen for APC office for Ibadan, the state capital.
According to Abas, Nigerians dey sideline selfish interests and primordial sentiments to follow the APC as the party dey aim for national rebirth and comprehensive development. The APC don receive many new members from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Labour Party, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme, commissioners, and local government chairmen.
Abas, wey lead the meeting, express say, “The recent wave of defections by members of the opposition parties dey show say plenty discerning Nigerians ready to embrace the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President. Dem dey see APC as the only vehicle for national rebirth and holistic development.”
He also add say, “Oyo APC no fit sit down for back as we go work for Tinubu reelection come 2027. Our decision come from the effectiveness of the Renewed Hope Agenda and wetin Tinubu leadership dey promise for Nigeria and Africa as a whole.”
Abas encourage party members to recognize the achievement wey Tinubu administration don reach within two years. “Those wey sabi the history of our President no go dey surprised say him don approach governance with courage, determination, and patriotism. We go make our satisfaction and optimism public to encourage am.”
Him conclude say, “The stakeholders wey attend this extended executive committee meeting don decide say we ready to support President Tinubu to remain for office after 2027.” Abas also talk say Tinubu deserve another four-year tenure, as him don show understanding of the country challenges and get blueprint to confront them.
“Nigerians need to give Tinubu time to finish the big task wey dey reposition the country,” Abas say.
Others wey align with Abas’ position include: Alh. Tajudeen Olanite (State Secretary), Olawale Sadare (Publicity Secretary), Alhaja Tinuade Adigun (State Woman Leader), and Prince John Aremu (State Youth Leader). Dem also express readiness to support Tinubu administration and praise party national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for “building stronger APC across the nation.”
For another matter, one group of notable personalities for Oyo APC wey dem call “The Peace Advocates,” don reaffirm their commitment to restore harmony and team spirit for the party as 2027 election dey come. The group, led by Dr. Akin Onigbinde (SAN), Mr. Wale Ohu, and Mr. Niran Olayoju, give this assurance during their visit to APC state secretariat on Tuesday.
Dem talk say the visit na to inform the state chairman about their plan to tour all the geopolitical zones for Oyo State to spread genuine peace and reconciliation among party members. Other members wey dey present for the visit include Mr. Gbade Lana, Mr. Adepeju Esan, Mr. Adewale Adeoye, Mr. Rasaq Raji, Amusat Ogunsola, and Mr. Adebayo Aruna.
