The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State has announced the appointment of its media and publicity committee for the forthcoming 2027 governorship election. The committee is headed by Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo, a deputy editor of the Nigerian Tribune, as the director of media and Spokesperson for the campaign committee. Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser (Media) to Governor Seyi Makinde, will serve as Co-Director/Spokesperson. The appointments were announced by the Bimbo Adekanmbi Campaign Council.
Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo has 27 years of post-qualification experience as a journalist, having worked with Daily Trust and The Punch as a State correspondent in Lagos, Ondo, and Kogi States. He is also a grassroots politician who recently served as Secretary of Ibadan Southwest Local Government. Oladoyinbo presently heads the Politics Desk of the Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria's oldest newspaper. His experience and expertise will likely be valuable assets to the campaign committee.
Other members appointed to the committee include Ms. Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa, Mr. Dapo Falade, Mrs. Bosede Sodiq, Mr. Moses Alao, and Mr. Fisayo Daramola. Ms. Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa is a radio and television broadcast media professional with over 16 years of experience building brands, voices, and platforms across Nigeria's media landscape. She has built her career primarily in Ibadan and has a Master's degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan.
Ms. Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa has twice held the role of General Manager within broadcast media and is a TEDx speaker, professional master of ceremonies, and content creator. She is a regular voice on stages focused on media, communication, and personal branding. Giwa-Onafuwa serves on the boards of Educare Trust and Alliance Française Ibadan, contributing to education and cultural exchange initiatives. Her diverse experience will likely enhance the committee's effectiveness.
Mr. Dapo Falade is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering politics. He built his career at the Nigerian Tribune, leading major political and regional coverage as State Correspondent in Ekiti and Rivers, and as the lead Senate Correspondent in Abuja. In May 2020, he founded Newscoven.com, a digital news platform delivering high-impact journalism. Falade's extensive experience in politics and journalism will be an asset to the committee.
The appointments reflect the APM's efforts to assemble a team with diverse skills and experience to support its 2027 governorship campaign in Oyo State. The media and publicity committee will likely play a crucial role in shaping the party's campaign strategy and messaging. The committee's members will work together to promote the party's candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, and his campaign initiatives.
The Oyo APM's efforts to strengthen its campaign machinery come amid ongoing preparations for the 2027 election. The party's candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has been engaging with voters and stakeholders in the state, outlining his vision and plans for Oyo State. The media and publicity committee's appointments are expected to further boost the party's campaign efforts and visibility in the state.
Key points
- Oyo APM's governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has announced his media and publicity committee for the 2027 election.
