Politics
Health Minister, Adewole Group Bombards Southwest With Vigorous Campaigns For Buhari Reelection Bid
THE serene atmosphere of Ibarapaland was on Monday woke from its slumber as the political group floated by Health Minister, Professor Isaac Adewole, ‘Buhari Lekannsi’ stormed the 3 Local Government areas of Ibarapaland.
A statement by the Media Relations, Director of the group, Toyese Oladejo revealed that the carnival like campaigns was gracefully embraced by residents of the town. At every locations visited by the Group, mammoth crowd were on hand to received the group.
Several Campaign Souvenirs produced by the Buhari Lekannsi were generously splashed on the teeming crowd.
Engr Fawole addressing the electorates in Ibarapa yesterday
Addressing the people at the Professor Adeniyi Olowofela’s tastefully furnished Campaign Office, the General Coordinator of the Group, Engineer Taiwo Fawole lauded the Minister, Professor Adewole for deeming it necessary to float the term to work for the success of the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari, who he described as the messiah of the country.
Fawole averred further that the Buhari government is a success story for restoring sanity in the country. He cited the resuscitation of the rail services, N Power Scheme, the TSA , the fight against corruption and other laudable programmes and policies of the Buhari administration.
The Group’s Boss urged the voting public across the country to vote massively for President Buhari . Fawole maintained that concerted efforts must be employed to ensure that President Buhari return to office.
The Group which trekked across the local governments added glamour to the event as various souvenirs were freely distributed to the people.
Also speaking, the Professor Adewole Group Leader in the ancient city of Oyo, Mr Hakeem Akinwumi showered encomiums on the Health Minister for delivering on his mandate through various ground breaking achievements in the Ministry which had added value to the APC and the Buhari Presidency.
He also backed the General Coordinator, Engineer Fawole for his cherishable leadership roles with a passionate call on the electorate to vote massively for President Buhari come Saturday.
Various Professional Groups, Artisans, Students, Traders, Civil Society Groups including the Arewa Community trooped out in their numbers for the mobilization rally throughout Ibarapaland.
The Vote for Buhari Walk continues today in the Oyo Federal Constituency with rallies which is scheduled to kick off from Ilora to Fiditi and other areas in the Federal Constituency.
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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