Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the APM candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, 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 featured several political stakeholders. According to Ajadi, the gathering demonstrated the growing strength of the APM across Oyo State. He made these remarks after attending the event at the Open Tennis Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
The rally was attended by numerous political stakeholders and supporters, including other APM senatorial candidates. Ajadi, accompanied by his political entourage, described the event as an opportunity for APM leaders and supporters to interact with the people and strengthen the party's grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections. The large turnout and participation of prominent figures, he said, signify the party's increasing popularity across the state.
During the event, 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, came from various local government areas across Oyo State. This mass defection further underscores the growing momentum of the APM ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Seyi Makinde, who was present at the event, expressed confidence in the APM's prospects in the 2027 general elections. He stated that the party would secure victory across different levels of the election. Makinde also 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's activities.
Makinde reaffirmed his support for the APM governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, and emphasized that the electorate would not allow the state to move backwards. He noted that the political developments leading to the 2027 election indicate increasing support for the APM. The governor urged opposition politicians to focus on presenting their programs to the electorate rather than engaging in negative campaigns.
The rally was seen as a significant milestone for the APM, demonstrating its growing strength and popularity in Oyo State. With thousands of new members joining the party, the APM appears to be gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Key stakeholders, including Governor Makinde and Ambassador Ajadi, have expressed optimism about the party's chances of securing victory in the upcoming elections.
As the 2027 general elections approach, the APM is positioning itself as a major contender in Oyo State. With its growing grassroots structure and increasing popularity, the party is likely to pose a significant challenge to other political parties. The recent rally in Ibadan has set the tone for the party's campaign, with Governor Makinde and Ambassador Ajadi leading the charge.
Key points
- The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) is gaining momentum in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have joined the APM, further boosting its strength.
- Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed confidence in the APM's prospects, stating that the party will secure victory across different levels of the election.
