2027: Opposition Vows To Unseat PDP In Oyo

Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State says it remains a dominant political force to wrest power from Governor Seyi Makinde’s-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in 2027.

Leaders of the party stated that they are fully united and repositioned to reclaim their strongholds for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Speaking in Ibadan North Federal Constituency at 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 an APC stronghold.

He attributed the party’s loss in last year’s federal constituency by-election in the constituency to internal division, saying that the tide had turned.

He said, “Ibadan North is a stronghold of APC. The division within our party led to PDP’s fluke victory.

Today, we are united and ready to deliver Tinubu and dislodge the dead PDP from Agodi in 2027.”

Folarin further claimed that a mass exodus is occurring within the PDP and other political parties, stressing that the APC has become the only surviving party in Oyo State as opposition figures continue to move into the progressive fold in response to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which, according to him, is already delivering results.

Wife of former Oyo Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi commended APC leaders and members for sustaining unity and rebuilding confidence across grassroots structures.

She called for continued discipline and strong organisation as preparations intensify ahead of 2027.

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said President Tinubu’s administration has recorded enough achievements to merit another four-year mandate.

He called on Nigerians to support the APC to sustain what he described as the path of progress.

The chief host, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, described the Unity and Peace rally as the tip of the iceberg of the growing support base for President Tinubu.

He assured that the party is set to secure the President’s re-election, reclaim the governorship seat in Oyo State, and win other elective positions.

With the conclusion of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour, 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 other party leaders said the next phase would focus on sustained grassroots engagement, voter mobilisation, and continued promotion of the Renewed Hope Agenda as the 2027 general elections draw nearer.

The rally also witnessed a wave of defections, as the APC received hundreds of new members 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, while Labour Party figures, including Hon. Babatunde Olugbenga and Hon. Afeez Abiola, also joined the APC.

The defectors cited good governance and inclusive leadership as reasons for their decision.