Oyo State Government Appointees Endorse Makinde for President and Adekanmbi for Governor

Political appointees of the Oyo State Government have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde, citing his exemplary leadership and transformational achievements. The appointees, who met at the Local Government Staff Training Hall in Ibadan, also endorsed Makinde as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM). They pledged their support for Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State.

The meeting, convened by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Bashorun Akinwole Akinwale, had in attendance the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, Honourable Commissioners, Chairmen of government parastatals and agencies, and other aides and appointees of Governor Seyi Makinde. The gathering provided an opportunity for participants to assess the performance of the current administration and review the state of the party across various zones of Oyo State.

Representatives from each of the zones presented reports on the situation within their respective areas, highlighting challenges affecting party operations, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots mobilisation. The discussions were frank and solution-driven, reflecting the commitment of all participants to the continued progress of both the administration and the party. The concerns raised were comprehensively addressed by the party and government leadership.

The appointees noted that Governor Makinde’s administration has distinguished itself through people-centred policies, strategic infrastructure development, educational advancement, economic expansion, improved healthcare delivery, and prudent management of public resources. They described the Governor as a visionary and courageous leader whose achievements have positioned him as a credible national leader capable of providing purposeful leadership to move Nigeria forward.

The meeting unanimously endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, expressing confidence in his capacity to unite the nation, strengthen democratic institutions, and deliver inclusive development for all Nigerians. The gathering also endorsed Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, describing him as an astute administrator and a progressive-minded leader with the requisite experience, character, and vision to consolidate on the achievements of the Makinde administration.

The appointees declared that the meeting marked a renewed beginning for greater unity, discipline, and commitment within the Allied People’s Movement in Oyo State. They expressed absolute confidence in the leadership of Governor Makinde and affirmed their readiness to deploy their experience, structures, and grassroots networks towards securing victory for all APM candidates at the polls.

The forum called on party faithful, stakeholders, traditional institutions, community leaders, youths, women, and all well-meaning citizens to rally behind the party’s candidates and work collectively towards achieving a resounding electoral success in the forthcoming elections. They expressed confidence that through unity, dedication, and grassroots mobilisation, the party would record landmark victories and usher in a new era of progress for Oyo State and Nigeria.

Key points

• The Oyo State government appointees have endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement and Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State.
• The appointees cited Governor Makinde’s exemplary leadership and transformational achievements as the reason for their endorsement.
• The meeting marked a renewed beginning for greater unity, discipline, and commitment within the Allied People’s Movement in Oyo State.