The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has declared itself a dominant political force capable of unseating Governor Seyi Makinde’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in the 2027 general elections.
Party leaders said the APC is now fully united and repositioned to reclaim its strongholds while delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Speaking in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency during the grand finale of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Senator Teslim Folarin, described Ibadan North as a traditional APC stronghold.
Folarin attributed the party’s loss in last year’s federal constituency by-election to internal divisions, which he described as temporary.
“Ibadan North is a stronghold of the APC. The division within our party led to the PDP’s fluke victory. Today, we are united and ready to deliver Tinubu and dislodge the dead PDP from Agodi in 2027,” he said.
He further claimed that the PDP and other opposition parties in the state are experiencing a mass exodus of members, insisting that the APC has emerged as the dominant political platform in Oyo State. According to him, the development is driven by growing confidence in President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said is already yielding positive results.
The wife of a former Oyo State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, commended APC leaders and members for sustaining unity and rebuilding confidence across the party’s grassroots structures. She urged members to maintain discipline and strong organisation as preparations for 2027 intensify.
Also speaking at the rally, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said the Tinubu administration has recorded significant achievements that justify another four-year mandate. He called on Nigerians to continue supporting the APC to sustain what he described as a path of progress.
The chief host of the event, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, described the Unity and Peace Rally as a clear indication of the growing support base for President Tinubu in the state.
He expressed confidence that the APC would secure the President’s re-election, reclaim the Oyo State governorship seat and win other elective positions in the 2027 elections.
With the conclusion of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour, party leaders including Alhaji Olayide Abass, Senators Abdulfatai Buhari, Yunus Akintunde and Ayo Adeseun, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, Engr. Idris Adeoye, Hon. Bolaji Repete, Hon. Akeem Akogun, Alhaji Shina Alabi and others said the next phase would focus on sustained grassroots engagement, voter mobilisation and continued promotion of the Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 polls.
The rally also witnessed a wave of defections, with hundreds of new members joining the APC from the PDP and the Labour Party.
The defectors were led by former council chairman, Hon. Yusuf Shuab (Agba Egbe), and former PDP local government chairman, Hon. Seun Adelore. Labour Party figures, including Hon. Babatunde Olugbenga and Hon. Afeez Abiola, were also among those who joined the APC.
The defectors cited good governance and inclusive leadership as reasons for their decision.
