Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Oyo Central Senatorial District candidate, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for organizing a successful rally in Ibadan. The event, known as the Boye Nation/JAF Movement Mega Concert, drew a large crowd and saw the participation of various political stakeholders. According to Ajadi, the gathering demonstrated the growing strength of the APM across Oyo State. He made these remarks while speaking with journalists at the Open Tennis Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
The rally was attended by Governor Seyi Makinde and other APM senatorial candidates, who joined Ajadi in a convoy to the event. The large turnout and participation of political stakeholders, as observed by Ajadi, signify increasing support for the APM ahead of the 2027 general elections. Furthermore, the event provided an opportunity for APM leaders and supporters to interact with the people and strengthen the party's grassroots structure. Ajadi also appreciated Governor Makinde for his role in mobilizing political stakeholders and supporters for the event.
During the rally, thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) were formally received into the APM. The defectors, led by Ajiboye Sangogade, a Personal Assistant to former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, were drawn from various local government areas across Oyo State. This development further solidifies the APM's position in the state, as noted by Ajadi and other party leaders. The defectors' decision to join the APM is seen as a boost to the party's chances in the 2027 elections.
Governor Seyi Makinde expressed confidence in the APM's prospects in the 2027 general elections, stating that the party would secure victory across different levels of the election. He criticized the APC governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, for his attacks on the state administration, advising him to focus on persuading voters to support his party rather than targeting the APM. Makinde reaffirmed his support for the APM governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, and expressed optimism about the party's chances.
Makinde's comments reflect the APM's growing momentum in the state, with the governor noting that the party's victory in 2027 is "only a matter of time." He emphasized that the electorate would not allow the state to move backwards and urged opposition politicians to focus on presenting their programmes to the electorate. The governor's statement was well-received by APM supporters, who see it as a testament to the party's increasing popularity.
The rally also provided a platform for APM leaders and supporters to reaffirm their commitment to the political process ahead of the 2027 elections. Ajadi and other party leaders used the opportunity to interact with the people, listen to their concerns, and strengthen the party's grassroots structure. The event was a significant demonstration of the APM's ability to mobilize support and engage with the electorate.
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) appears to be gathering steam ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party experiencing increased support across Oyo State. The successful rally and the defection of thousands of APC members to the APM are seen as significant boosts to the party's chances. As the election approaches, the APM is likely to continue to build on its momentum, with leaders like Ajadi and Makinde working to consolidate support and secure victory for the party.
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- The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Oyo Central Senatorial District candidate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has praised Governor Seyi Makinde's rally, foreseeing 2027 election success.
