Politics
2019: Adewole launches political structure for Buhari’s re -election bid
NIGERIA’S Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole is set to take the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and other APC candidates to the six south western states and Yoruba speaking people in Kwara and Kogi states under the initiative of ‘Buhari Leekan`Si’.
Adewole, who is an academic administrator turned politician is the motivator of the ‘Buhari Leekan`Si initiative’ which is an operational political structure committed to the propagation of the Buhari achievements in the last 44months as president as a leverage for his reelection in the February 16th, 2019 elections. The initiative as part of its statutory obligation is to encourage participation in the electoral system in all the wards of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, lagos states, with extension to certain parts of Kwara and Kogi states.
Contained in a press statement issued by the Director of Media & Publicity of the Buhari Leekan`Si initiative, Owoyokun Samson and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital explained that the initiative is to complement the party’s campaign structure, adding that the minister is billed to meet with religious and traditional leaders.
“He will also meet with professionals in all the major sectors who are key components of the Nigeria economy and registered associations of artisans across the states, the aim of the stakeholders meeting is to motivate and persuade them on the need to return Mr. President back to office and all other APC candidates in their respective states so as to complete the restoration agenda which he has kick started in 2015 in all facets of Nigeria including the health sector”.
Adewole continued, “We have built on what we met at the health ministry in November 2015. The Muhammadu Buhari Administration has over the last 3 years conducted strategic repositioning of the nation’s health system. We havee developed the National Health Policy 2016, initiated an ambitious programme of revitalizing 10,000 Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across 10,000 political wards across the country. We have upgraded over 4000 PHCs in partnership with States governments and development partners.
“We are implementing the Save One Million Lives Initiative to facilitate rapid development by states of the Primary Health Care System. This will provide the opportunity for each State in Nigeria to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) individually. The SOML-PforR’s is focused on improving primary healthcare and increasing insurance coverage especially for the most vulnerable in society. Also, we have developed the Second National Strategic Health Development Plan (2018-2022), re-established the National HIV Treatment and Prevention Programmem. Implementing Upgrade of Cancer Treatment Facilities in 8 Tertiary Health Institutions. The Cancer Centre in National Hospital is fully functional and can treat up to 100 patients daily
“We have equally supported Bio-engineering programme in LUTH and 3 other Institutionsn, initiated a Public-Private Initiative (Bio-Vaccines Nigeria) on local vaccine production. As you may be aware, our vision is to ensure universal coverage, to make health care accessible to all Nigerians irrespective of their social status. Our bid to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is gaining momentum as we have revived which is a pointer to why our vaccination for children has improved, child and maternal mortality dropped, malaria prevalence crashed and rate of the communicable and non-communicable diseases are on the down ward trend”, he concluded.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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