Politics
2027: Oseni Pushes for United Oyo APC, Donates N10m to Party Secretariat
The federal lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State at the House of Representatives, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has initiated efforts to unify members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the 2027 elections.
During his visit to the Oke-Ado party secretariat in Ibadan, Oseni, who was well received by the state executive on Monday, expressed gratitude to the party leaders and faithful for their support and nomination during and after the 2023 election process.
Speaking on the purpose of his visit, the lawmaker said, “I’m here for a few reasons. First, to offer my condolences to the party over the passing of our chairman, the late Barr. Isaac Omodewu. I also want to congratulate our acting chairman, Alhaji Olaide Abass, on assuming office. Additionally, I am here to provide an account of my activities and highlight President Tinubu’s efforts through the Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at bringing much-needed relief to Nigerians. I also want to express my gratitude to our party leaders and faithful for their unwavering support in my emergence. Without your backing, I wouldn’t be here today.”
He added, “I am here to engage in discussions with the party as a family, on how we can not only secure victory in the national elections but also reclaim power in the state come 2027”, he added.
In a statement on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Oseni noted that since the passing of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Oyo APC has faced significant challenges, as reflected in the last elections, leading to the party’s loss of the governorship seat.
He attributed this setback to the absence of a recognised and acceptable leader who could effectively manage and pilot the party’s affairs together with its executives and stakeholders.
Oseni called on other stakeholders to unite in order to reorganise, refocus, and reposition the party for victory in 2027.
“I urge all party members and stakeholders to come together and foster unity. I also call on the party’s executives to develop a blueprint that will return our great party to power. It is the responsibility of our leaders to come together at various geopolitical zones of the state to see whatever they can do in order for us to have a common goal as far as the 2027 elections are concerned”, the lawmaker stressed.
The APC chieftain pledged to support the smooth and effective running of the state party secretariat, while other stakeholders were encouraged to join in. As part of his commitment, he made an immediate donation of ten million naira (N10m) for operational allowances.
Oseni, who also serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), reassured Nigerians that the cost of essential commodities, including food items, would soon return to normal levels once road infrastructure is fixed.
He informed that the federal government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had declared a state of emergency on road infrastructure and was ready to fix federal roads across the country.
In his remarks, the acting Chairman of Oyo APC, Alhaji Olaide Abass, thanked Oseni for taking the time to visit the party secretariat. He also commended the lawmaker’s continued support for the party and his positive impact on the lives of his constituents.
Alhaji Abass added that the party was proud of the lawmaker’s achievements and dedication to the development of his constituency.
A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, has been sworn in as the Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging members of the party to rally support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adeyemo formally assumed office on Friday following the inauguration of the newly elected State Executive Committee members who will manage the affairs of the party in the state for the next four years.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the party’s State Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, marked the climax of the party’s 2026 congresses in the state.
The South-West Zonal Legal Adviser of the APC, Kolawole Majaro, administered the oath of office on Adeyemo and 35 other members of the State Executive Committee.
The executives had emerged through a consensus arrangement during the March 3, 2026 state congress held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, under the supervision of a committee led by Amos Gombi from the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
In his acceptance speech, Adeyemo described his emergence as a renewed call to service, pledging to strengthen the party and sustain unity among members.
He appreciated party leaders within and outside the state for ensuring a smooth and successful congress process.
Adeyemo also commended members of the Local Organising Committee, particularly Fatai Ibikunle and Afeez Bolaji Repete, for their contributions to the success of the exercise.
He said, “This new State Executive Committee under my leadership is being put in place to add value and strengthen our great party in view of the challenges ahead.
“We have used the opportunity of the congresses to showcase our collective commitment to unity and harmony as progressives and democrats.”
The new chairman expressed optimism that the atmosphere of peace within the party would be sustained ahead of future party primaries and the 2027 elections.
According to him, the party’s target is to secure 90 per cent of the votes in Oyo State for President Tinubu while also reclaiming the state’s Government House in 2027.
Adeyemo praised the President’s leadership, saying the administration was delivering on its promises.
“President Tinubu is, no doubt, performing beyond our expectations and the best way to appreciate his good work is to retain him in Aso Rock until 2031,” he said.
“Against all odds, the President is pursuing his Renewed Hope Agenda with vigour and passion, while the positive results are being felt across sectors of the economy and national life.”
Other members of the newly inaugurated executive include Taofeek Lamidi as Deputy Chairman, Fatai Adesina as State Secretary, Adekemi Opatunde as Woman Leader, Olawale Sadare as Publicity Secretary, Olalekan Oladejo as Youth Leader, and Remi Adepoju as Organising Secretary.
Also inaugurated were Ajiboye Akinsanya as Treasurer, Sunday Aborisade as Legal Adviser, Tinuade Adigun as Auditor, Lukman Owonikoko as Assistant State Secretary, Fatimah Hassan as Deputy Woman Leader, and Jimoh Osundara as the Leader of Persons Living With Disabilities, among others.
The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he had joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja, attributing his decision to what he described as irreconcilable differences within the PDP.
The lawmaker said the emergence of the NDC would strengthen Nigeria’s democratic system by providing a credible opposition platform.
According to him, the party recently received its certificate of registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission.
He said, “Last week INEC issued a certificate of registration and we now have the newest party in Nigeria known as the Nigeria Democratic Congress and our symbol is victory, the victory sign.
“So, my dear Nigerians, you now have a credible alternative opposition party known as the Nigeria Democratic Congress.”
Dickson noted that although the party’s registration took longer than expected, its eventual approval was a welcome development for the country’s democratic landscape.
“Yes, it is coming at this time. We would have wished it started some years or months back. We don’t control INEC and their processes; they delayed. We don’t also control the judiciary, but thank God it has finally arrived,” he said.
The senator also stressed that Nigeria’s democracy must not slide into a one-party system, insisting that political diversity remained vital for national stability.
“This nation cannot be a one-party state. Nigeria cannot be a one-party state. Nigeria is not designed to be a one-party state.
“We are a very diverse nation culturally, religiously and politically and that is the beauty of our country.
“So anyone or any party promoting one-party rule in Nigeria is mistaken. We build political parties and get involved in movements to access power for the good of the people, not for our personal benefit,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission recently announced the registration of two new political parties.
The parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21.
The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with political party stakeholders for 2026.
According to him, the Democratic Leadership Alliance completed the required verification process, while the Nigeria Democratic Congress was registered in compliance with a Federal High Court order.
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State.
The party, at its state congress held on Tuesday at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, elected a former Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Alake Adeyemo, as its new chairman alongside other state executive members.
Oseni, in a statement on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, described Adeyemo’s emergence as well-deserved, noting that his experience and longstanding commitment to the party would further strengthen its structure in the state.
He said the peaceful conduct of the congress demonstrated the party’s commitment to internal democracy and progressive leadership.
The statement said, “I congratulate our newly elected State Chairman and leader, His Excellency, Moses Alake Adeyemo, and other members of the State Executive Committee on their emergence. This victory reflects the confidence reposed in them by party members across the state.”
Oseni further expressed confidence that the new leadership would reposition the party for greater cohesion and electoral success.
According to him, “This is a critical moment for our party in Oyo State. It calls for unity, reconciliation, and renewed commitment to the ideals that bind us together as progressives.”
The federal lawmaker assured the new executives of his support and cooperation in advancing the programmes of the party and strengthening its grassroots structures.
He urged party members to rally behind the new leadership to ensure stability and secure future victories for the APC in the state.
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