On September 30, 2026, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, inaugurated the Ondo State chapter of Tinubu Torch Bearers, a national women's support group for President Bola Tinubu, in Akure. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, Aiyedatiwa emphasized the crucial role women play in politics and encouraged members to mobilize support for Tinubu. He described women as a major force in politics and urged them to use their influence to promote Tinubu's agenda.
Aiyedatiwa highlighted the importance of taking the message of the Renewed Hope Agenda to the grassroots through facts, engagement, and constructive dialogue. He expressed his pleasure that women are at the heart of this initiative, citing their central role in Nigeria's political, social, and economic development. The governor noted that women's voices and participation must remain central to the democratic process.
The Renewed Hope Agenda, according to Aiyedatiwa, focuses on infrastructure and grassroots development, including road, rail, bridge, and power projects. He cited the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway as an example and emphasized the administration's emphasis on local government financial autonomy and programs targeted at taking development closer to communities.
Aiyedatiwa noted that Ondo State has experienced the benefits of constructive collaboration with the Federal Government, with policies and interventions aligning with the state's OUR EASE development agenda. He urged the newly inaugurated chapter to regard its role as a call to service and a commitment to the progress of the party, state, and country.
The governor's wife, Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, said the group's inauguration reflected support for Tinubu's leadership and re-election bid. She described the 2027 election as a choice about continuity and encouraged the group to take the President's message to communities across the state.
APC National Women Leader, Mary Idele, urged members of the group to mobilize women across Ondo State for Tinubu ahead of the election. She encouraged them to take the torch to their houses, telling others that Tinubu has no rival and will win 90 percent of Nigerian women's votes.
The inauguration of the Ondo State chapter of Tinubu Torch Bearers reflects the ongoing efforts to promote Tinubu's agenda and re-election bid. With the 2027 presidential election approaching, the group is expected to play a significant role in mobilizing support for the President. Key initiatives and projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda are being implemented across the country.
Key points
- Aiyedatiwa urges Ondo women to promote Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
- The Renewed Hope Agenda focuses on infrastructure and grassroots development.
- The group is expected to mobilize support for Tinubu and promote his re-election bid.
