2027: Osun APC backs Tinubu, receives five federal PDP lawmakers
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State on Saturday formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and received five National Assembly members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, punchng.com reported.
The motion to endorse Tinubu was moved by former Secretary to the State Government, Sola Akinwumi, in his capacity as chairman of the Osun APC Elders’ Forum, and seconded by Chief Shuaib Oyedokun.
Moderating the proceedings, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, highlighted some achievements of the Tinubu presidency, noting, among others, that national reserves have steadily increased and states and local governments have received more revenue to undertake development projects.
Restating APC’s determination to win the August 8 governorship poll in Osun, Basiru charged voters to support Tinubu’s re-election and assured defecting lawmakers of cooperation.
On moving the endorsement, Akinwumi said, “President Tinubu has done so well. He deserves another term in 2027 and I move the motion endorsing him for another term.”
Oyedokun, seconding the motion, urged Osun voters “to allow President Tinubu to continue numerous developmental initiatives currently going on across the country and vote him for another term in 2027.”
Addressing the gathering, the Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, listed key achievements of the Tinubu administration:
“Foreign exchange stability has improved. Fuel importation has reduced significantly, strengthening local refining capacity. Over $50 billion in new investment commitments reflect renewed global confidence. The national minimum wage now stands at ₦70,000. More than 200,000 students have accessed higher education loans. Mr. President has approved billions of naira to empower nano businesses, while millions of vulnerable households are benefiting from targeted support. States’ governments now receive increased allocations, local government autonomy has been strengthened, major infrastructure projects — including the Ibadan–Oshogbo road — are ongoing, and security efforts have intensified nationwide.”
Oyetola also highlighted the appointment of numerous indigenes of Osun State into key federal positions, saying, “These are measurable achievements. The Renewed Hope Agenda is laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s rebirth. That is why we proudly and confidently endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 — to consolidate these gains and secure lasting prosperity.”
He added that the APC is determined to reclaim Osun State and restore people-focused governance.
The APC governorship candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, described Tinubu’s leadership as bold and transformative, noting the administration’s success in rescuing states from unsustainable debts and fostering fiscal stability.
He urged party members to be united ahead of the August elections, saying, “The progressive family in Osun must stand as one. Our leaders, youths, men and women, and all grassroots mobilisers must continue to work together with a singular objective to return our state to a path of growth, accountability, and inclusive development.”
Commending the defecting lawmakers, Oyebamiji said, “Your decision to formally join us today reinforces the momentum we are building and sends a strong signal that the future belongs to those who are prepared to act decisively and responsibly.”
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, speaking on behalf of the defecting lawmakers — which include Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, Mr. Wole Oke, Mr. Sanya Ominrin, and Mr. Abimbola Ajilesoro — affirmed APC’s readiness to work toward victory in future elections.
The five lawmakers, previously elected on the PDP platform, cited irreconcilable differences with their former party as reasons for their defection to the APC.
