Politics
Oyo: Tinubu Deserves Re-election for Sustaining Reforms – Rep Oseni
The Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and Member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term in 2027 for steering Nigeria through bold economic and social reforms that are beginning to yield visible results.
Oseni stated this on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) general meeting held in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
In a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, the lawmaker said President Tinubu’s policies have begun to reshape Nigeria’s economic outlook and restore confidence in the country’s development trajectory.
According to him, one of the standout achievements of the administration is the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has opened access to higher education for thousands of students from low-income backgrounds.
“President Tinubu’s NELFUND scheme has given new hope to young Nigerians who once thought university education was beyond their reach,” Oseni said. “It’s a bold and inclusive policy that demonstrates the President’s commitment to equal opportunity and social justice.”
The lawmaker also praised the administration’s economic reforms, saying they are gradually stabilising the naira and restoring investor confidence.
“We can now see steady improvement in the exchange rate and other economic indicators. These gains are the result of deliberate and well-thought-out policies aimed at long-term recovery,” he added.
The APC chieftain highlighted the recent implementation of his Cancer Dialysis Subsidy Bill as part of the Tinubu administration’s people-centered governance approach.
“With the President’s support, dialysis for cancer patients is now free or heavily subsidised in government hospitals. This clearly shows that this administration is not only focused on infrastructure, but also on the welfare and health of Nigerians,” he said.
He further lauded the ongoing tax and fiscal reforms that have boosted allocations to states and local governments, enabling them to execute more developmental projects.
“The reforms have brought renewed financial strength to the states, and the positive impact is already evident in improved service delivery,” the federal lawmaker stated.
While acknowledging the challenges confronting Nigerians, the FERMA Committee Chairman urged citizens to remain patient and optimistic.
“In every reform period, there are temporary discomforts,” he noted. “But we can all see that Nigeria is gradually stabilising. President Tinubu has a clear direction, and continuity is crucial to consolidating the gains.”
Oseni charged APC members and stakeholders to intensify mobilisation for the ongoing voter registration exercise in Oyo State, saying the goal’s benchmark is to deliver one million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election.
“We must all get involved. The only way to ensure victory for the President and reclaim Oyo State is through unity, commitment, and mass participation in voter registration,” he said.
The meeting, attended by the APC Leader in Ido Local Government, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe, as well as party leaders, stakeholders, and members, ended with a unanimous vote of confidence in President Tinubu and an endorsement of his 2027 re-election bid.
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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