Politics
ROCOF: Rep Oseni Mobilises for Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, APC Comeback in Oyo
The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Hon. Aderemi Oseni, on Saturday inaugurated a socio-political movement — the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) — with a clarion call for support towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 and the return of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State.
Speaking at the first Leadership Assembly of ROCOF held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Oseni, an APC chieftain, said the initiative would serve as a grassroots mobilisation platform, a catalyst for leadership development, and a strategic support base for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, the federal lawmaker noted that although ROCOF is non-political, non-ethnic and non-religious, it will play active roles in advocacy for good governance and citizen engagement.
“Today is not the beginning of a campaign. It is the awakening of a movement — a movement to inspire hope, champion development and mobilise our people towards collective progress in Oyo State and beyond,” Oseni said.
He revealed that ROCOF, founded in 2018, already has a presence across the 33 local government areas and several wards in the state, and is now set to expand its reach through the inauguration of local coordinators.
Oseni declared that ROCOF’s foremost goal is to deliver Oyo State to President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. This, he said, would not be achieved through propaganda, but through civic enlightenment and engagement that educates the public on the ongoing economic reforms of the federal government and their long-term benefits.
Describing President Tinubu’s policies — including petrol subsidy removal, foreign exchange reforms, and the student loan scheme — as bold but necessary decisions, Oseni said: “We must stand with Mr President — not just in words, but through actions that drive support and mobilise the people for his success.”
At the state level, the ROCOF convener expressed firm commitment to ensuring Oyo returns to the APC fold in 2027, arguing that the current PDP-led administration has failed to adequately tap into federal opportunities due to political misalignment.
“A government in opposition to the centre is a government that shortchanges its people. Oyo must return to the mainstream for development to thrive,” he stated.
The APC chieftain also unveiled a six-point agenda for ROCOF, which includes: empowering young people for leadership, supporting market traders, advocating the release of politically persecuted individuals, promoting good governance, advancing quality education, infrastructure development, and ensuring access to sound healthcare among others.
He emphasised that ROCOF would actively support credible and competent leaders who embody the values of justice and equity.
Charging newly inaugurated ROCOF leaders to take the message to every corner of the state, Oseni said: “We are building a structure of change agents and hope ambassadors. We must engage every community, every ward, and every citizen with our message of progress. ROCOF has become a household name across Oyo State.”
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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