Oyo State leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resolved to set aside personal political ambitions and unite behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The decision was announced in Oyo Federal Constituency on Monday during the launch of the APC/Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ 14–Federal Constituency tour, held at the Oba Adeyemi Stadium, Oyo town, aimed at strengthening party reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation across the state.
Speaking at the event, Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Senator Teslim Folarin, said APC leaders in the state had agreed that the success of President Tinubu’s re-election bid must come before personal aspirations.
He recalled that President Tinubu secured 449,884 votes in Oyo State during the 2023 presidential election—one of the strongest margins delivered nationwide—and said the party is now targeting a 35% vote increase in 2027.
“Unity before ambition—everyone with 2027 aspirations has set them aside. Our goal is to outperform 2023 and deliver a landslide victory for President Tinubu,” Folarin said.
He explained that the tour forms part of a structured action plan to expand the APC’s support base through stronger grassroots mobilisation across all 33 local governments, improved message delivery, and engagement with key political stakeholders.
The event drew key party figures including the former First Lady and Ambassador-designate, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi; Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; APC State Chairman, Pharm. Olayide Abass; Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central); Senator Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South); Senator Femi Lanlehin; Senator Ayo Adeseun; Engr. Idris Adeoye; Engr. Remi Oseni; Hon. Olaide Muhammedah; Hon. Bolaji Repete, Hon. Akeem Olatunji and other notable party chieftains.
Also present were former deputy governors Chief Iyiola Oladokun and Chief Moses Alake; along with grassroots mobilisers, ward executives, and party leaders from across the state.
The tour moves to the next Federal Constituency in the coming days as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 polls.