Stakeholders of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in ATISBO LGA of Oyo State have reaffirmed their support for Governor Seyi Makinde and the party’s political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the resignation of the former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo, would not weaken the party’s structure in the area.
The stakeholders made the position known in a communique issued at the end of their meeting held at the ATISBO LG Secretariat, Tede, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The meeting was attended by local government party executives led by the Party’s chairman ,Alh. Fatai ojebisi, former and serving political functionaries, candidates for the 2026 local government and 2027 general elections, party leaders, ward chairmen, women and youth leaders, elders, as well as members of the presidential and governorship campaign committees in the local government.
According to the communique, signed by Elder Adebowale E. Adejumobi and Party’s chairman ,Alh. Fatai Ojebisi,on behalf of the stakeholders, the meeting deliberated extensively on the unity, cohesion and political future of the party in ATISBO before unanimously adopting a series of resolutions.
The stakeholders called on members to close ranks, cooperate with one another and work collectively towards strengthening the party, warning against divisive tendencies, gossip and internal disagreements.
They stressed that no individual was bigger than the party, adding that its strength lay in unity and collective commitment.
On the resignation of the former commissioner, the meeting acknowledged his past contributions to the party but maintained that his departure would not affect the political standing, strength or organisational structure of the APM in Atisbo.
It declared that the party remained strong, united and intact, with its structures across the 10 wards fully functional, while wishing the former commissioner well in his future endeavours.
The stakeholders also reaffirmed their support for Governor Seyi Makinde for President, Hon. Bimbo Adekanbi for governor, Hon. Niyi Adebisi for the House of Representatives, Hon. Rilwan Wale Gbadamosi for the State House of Assembly and Hon. Sola Ogundiya for the chairmanship position.
They urged members to respect party decisions and intensify efforts towards promoting the APM, identified by its cassava symbol, across the 10 wards.
Ward chairmen were consequently directed to commence immediate grassroots mobilisation and membership drive ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a related development, the stakeholders appealed to Governor Makinde to retain the commissioner position allocated to ATISBO LG in the state cabinet, following Ojo’s resignation.
They argued that ATISBO, being a large, peaceful and loyal local government, deserved continued representation in the State Executive Council, noting that the resignation of one individual should not deprive the entire people of the area of their cabinet representation.
The communique stated that ,the people of ATISBO had consistently demonstrated loyalty and unwavering support for the governor and the party, urging him to appoint another competent, loyal and credible indigene of the local government to fill the vacant position.
The stakeholders expressed confidence that retaining the slot would ensure that the development interests of the area continued to receive adequate attention at the state level.
The meeting ended peacefully with a renewed commitment to party unity, loyalty and electoral victory in Atisbo, declaring its resolve to pursue a common political vision under the slogan, “One Voice, One Vision, One Leader. Atisbo First.”