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2027: ONDO APC ELDERS MOVEMENT ASSURES TINUBU OF 1.5MILLION VOTES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders on Monday formally inaugurated the APC Elders’ Movement to consolidate support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid under the Ondo for Tinubu 2027 initiative.
The movement builds on the structure earlier launched by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, who is the APC leader in Ondo State.
Otunba Agboola Kelly, State Coordinator of the APC Elders’ Movement, anchored the event and introduced the Chairman, Senator Nimbe Farunkanmi, alongside other dignitaries.
In his keynote address, Senator Farunkanmi described the movement as “a platform for Tinubu’s continuity,” stressing that its activities would be replicated across local governments, wards, and polling units to ensure “total mobilization” for the President.
“We are determined to deliver 1.5 million votes to Tinubu in 2027. It is possible because Ondo currently has 1.9 million registered voters. The real challenge has always been voter apathy, and that is what we, as elders, are committed to changing,” Farunkanmi declared.
Also speaking, party stalwart, Jamiu Ekungba emphasized the need for unity:
In his words, “before now, the absence of leaders made the party appear disorganized. But with the Elders’ Forum, we now have a strong platform for consultation and wisdom that will drive massive turnout and ensure victory for Tinubu in 2027.”
Mr. Olumuyiwa Ogunleye, another party elder explained that the forum was created to harmonize all factions and support groups under one umbrella tagged “Ondo State for Tinubu 2027”.
“The elders are intervening to ensure unity of purpose. All groups will now operate within a single structure, with the collective goal of delivering maximum votes for the President in Ondo State,” he said.
Other notable speakers included Mrs. Kemi Iyantan (Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission), Dr. Nat Adojutelegan (Federal Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission), Dr. Hon. Jibayo Adeyeye (former Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly), retired General F. Oyeneyin, and Chief Magnus Araulene.
The event drew a large gathering of political leaders and stakeholders, including Engr. Muyiwa Beatron Oguneye, High Chief Magnus Araulene, Dr. M.O. Terebo, Chief T.S. Akinrinbola, Adekola Olawoye (SAN), Dr. Mrs. Kosemani Kolawole, Chief Dapo Filani, Chief Ladi Falemu, retired General Omosebi, retired Captain Apata, retired Captain Oyepata, Hon. Joseph Akinlaja (a.k.a. Ina Njo Ogiri O Sa), Engr. Adedapo Adesemoye, Chief Mrs. Grace Animola, Hon. Ayo Akinfolarin, Hon. Taiwo Ikuyiminu, Barr. Kehinde Ikuyinminu, Hon. Adewale Gbakinro, Hon. Gani Mohammed, Prophet Sina Ogunmoyero, Chief Mrs. Olawoye Aserere, Hon. Sunday Falae, Hon. Bala Umaru, Alhaji O. Kazeem, Hon. B. Idowu, Hon. Ope Igbede, High Chief Olayato Aribo, Engr. Lanji Akingbulugbe, Engr. Dele Olanubi, Architect E.I. Akinseye, High Chief Sasere Akinkuowo, Chief Mrs. Lola Sesay, Chief O. Akingbaso, Pa Lugard Akeredolu, Lady Ruth Agbayewa, Chief Mrs. C.O. Olufowose, Dr. Hon. Rotimi Wilson, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, Prof. Mrs. B. Awosika, Princess A. Akinboboye, among many others.
Several participants also joined virtually, including Prof. Aderounmu, Chief Jumoke Anifowose (née Ajasin), Elder Osmond Kuteyi, and Dr. Sylvester Ikuejamoye.
The APC Elders’ Movement reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots mobilization and unity of purpose with the singular objective of securing an overwhelming victory for President Tinubu in Ondo State come 2027.
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