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The pro-Tinubu support movement on Sunday began early mobilisation in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 polls, as it set the stage for a renewed push to consolidate influence in the South-West by commissioning the “PBAT Again” office in Ibadan.
At the event where the APC Chairman in Oyo State, Chief Alake Adeyemo, commissioned the office, the Convener of the initiative, Ambassador Kunle Adeleke, said the project was driven by a broader political vision anchored on continuity and national stability.
Addressing the mammoth crowd of supporters and many of the political office aspirants, Adeleke stated that “today is about reinforcing a political idea and a shared commitment to continuity, stability, and progress in Nigeria”.
He described the movement as a structured platform for grassroots engagement and coordination.
He outlined a strategic vision centred on continuity in governance, grassroots engagement, and consolidation of ongoing reforms, while describing the campaign as a strategic effort to sustain ongoing reforms, stating that, “PBAT Again 2027 is not merely a slogan; it is a deliberate call to consolidate reforms and deepen governance outcomes”.
His remarks came amid heightened political activity by opposition figures, including moves to form a coalition aimed at challenging the incumbent administration by presenting a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Emphasising the need for early preparation and coordination, he said, “political success in 2027 will not be accidental; it will be the product of deliberate planning, unity of purpose, and effective execution,” adding that consistent engagement with communities and stakeholders would be critical to success.
He also called for unity within party ranks, warning against internal divisions and underscoring shared responsibility among supporters. To him, “Our strength will come from cohesion, not division, and our actions must consistently reflect integrity and service,” he said, urging members to align personal ambitions with collective goals.
Highlighting the importance of sustained commitment, Adeleke concluded that “the road to 2027 and beyond begins now, and it requires consistency, courage, and clarity of purpose.”
Also speaking, a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Hosea Agboola, said he was aligning with the movement in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as a decision borne out of conviction and a desire for sustained national development.
Agboola, a former Senate Chief Whip, described the opposition party, the PDP, as a platform that had lost its ideological direction and internal cohesion, emphasising that it was no longer positioned to offer a credible alternative for governance.
He said any form of opposition against President Tinubu would not derail the ongoing reforms or the broader development agenda of the current administration.
He said, “I have taken time to reflect deeply on the state of our politics and governance in Nigeria. What I see today is a leadership that, though facing challenges, is making difficult but necessary decisions for the long-term stability of our country.
“President Tinubu is steering reforms that many may not immediately appreciate, but which will, in time, reposition our economy and strengthen our institutions. The PDP, as it stands today, is deeply fragmented and disconnected from the realities of governance and the aspirations of Nigerians.
“It is not about personal interest for me; it is about standing on the side of progress, and I believe that progress is better served through constructive engagement with the current administration rather than opposition for opposition’s sake,” he said.
In his remark, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the party and Senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli, maintained that the early mobilisation effort reflected a growing unity within the ruling party in the South-West and a shared commitment to consolidating existing reforms ahead of the 2027 general election.
“Alli noted that the increasing political engagement at the grassroots level was a clear indication of the party’s preparedness and strength in the region. The APC in Oyo State and indeed the South-West is becoming more structured, more focused, and more connected to the people.“
“What we are witnessing is not just political activity, but a deliberate effort to deepen party unity and strengthen support for the President’s reform agenda. For us in Oyo State, our priority is continuity of good governance. We cannot afford to return to instability or policy inconsistency.
“The task before us is to ensure that the gains already being recorded at the national level are sustained and expanded for the benefit of all Nigerians,“ Alli noted.
Also in attendance were APC gubernatorial aspirants: Barr. Akeem Agbaje, Chief Adebayo Adelabu (ex-Power Minister), who was represented, as well as some Senate aspirants, including Prof. Adewolu Akande.
