Olusola Ayandele, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria, has rejoined the party along with hundreds of his supporters. The Ibarapa-born business mogul and philanthropist led his supporters to the APC campaign office in Ibadan, where they declared their readiness to deliver massive votes for the APC in the zone. This development is seen as a significant boost to the party's mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ayandele assured the party leadership that Ibarapa would deliver its "bulk votes" to the APC, stressing that the zone would have no room for opposition parties during the 2027 elections. He also pledged to provide financial support for the candidates and the campaign secretariat of the party. The state Chairman of the party, Dr Moses Adeyemo, presented brooms to Ayandele and his supporters, symbolising their return to the party.
Adeyemo urged party members to remain focused and united, saying victory in the 2027 elections should be a collective responsibility of all APC members across the state. He emphasised the need for party members to work together to achieve their goals. The development has been welcomed by party leaders, who see it as a significant boost to their mobilisation efforts.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the APC governorship candidate in the state, assured party members that his administration would operate an inclusive government and ensure fairness to members irrespective of their senatorial districts or political zones. He dismissed reports that party positions had already been shared among certain individuals, describing such claims as baseless and aimed at creating disunity within the party.
Alli urged party members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, insisting that victory could only be secured through coordinated efforts at the polling-unit level. He commended Ayandele and his supporters for their renewed commitment, saying the development demonstrated the growing strength of the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Alli expressed confidence that the party would consolidate its support base across Oyo State and defeat the ruling party.
The APC governorship candidate outlined the party's strategy for the 2027 elections, which includes an "Operation Win Your Polling Unit" initiative. This initiative aims to mobilise party members at the grassroots level to secure victory in their respective polling units. Alli believes that this approach will help the party to build a strong foundation and ultimately win the elections.
The renewed commitment of Ayandele and his supporters has been seen as a significant development in Oyo State politics. The APC is seeking to consolidate its support base and defeat the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), which currently holds power in the state. With the 2027 elections approaching, party leaders are intensifying their mobilisation efforts to secure victory.
Key points
- Olusola Ayandele and hundreds of supporters have rejoinined the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Ayandele pledged to deliver "bulk votes" from Ibarapa to the APC and provide financial support for the party's campaign.
- Senator Sharafadeen Alli outlined the party's strategy for the 2027 elections, including an "Operation Win Your Polling Unit" initiative.
