The All Progressives Congress (APC) has deployed at least 6,000 members across the 30 local government areas of Osun State to mobilize grassroots support for the party.
Under the banner of the Osun Progressives People’s Forum (OPPF), the group held a prayer session on Friday, 17 January, 2025 at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office for President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The event was attended by the state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, and other party leaders.
The group’s coordinator, Remi Abass, explained the initiative’s purpose: “The reason for creating this group is to galvanize the party ahead of elections. After losing the 2022 governorship election, members were busy apportioning blame.
“We must rise above that if we want to win future elections. We have deployed 6,000 members to the grassroots to canvass for the party and bring at least one new member into our fold before the 2026 governorship election.”
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, expressed confidence in the party’s readiness: “In 2026, we will unseat PDP and Senator Ademola Adeleke as Governor. We are prepared to reclaim power in 2026 and 2027.”
In his sermon, Muslim cleric Uztas Ibrahim Akeusola urged party members and leaders to unite ahead of the polls to ensure success.
“You must jettison in fighting, love your party and rally support for it. Both members and leaders must work in unison and your journey back to power would be seamless.”
