APC Vows to Recapture Oyo State Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set its sights on retaking Oyo State from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun said the state had lost its status as a pacesetter under the PDP, citing neglect of rural areas, including Oke-Ogun, where issues like refuse dumps, blocked drainages, bad roads, and kidnapping cases persist. APC leaders urged members to intensify grassroots mobilization and ensure that every eligible citizen obtains a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) to vote out the PDP in 2027. The party also expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu's administration and pledged to back his re-election bid.

Key Takeaways:

  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to recapture Oyo State in the 2027 general elections, citing the state's decline under the PDP.
  • Former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun criticized the PDP for neglecting rural areas, including Oke-Ogun, pointing to issues like refuse dumps, blocked drainages, bad roads, and rising cases of kidnapping.
  • APC leaders called for increased grassroots mobilization and emphasized the importance of obtaining Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote out the PDP in 2027.
  • The party passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu's administration and pledged to support his re-election bid in 2027.
  • Notable figures present at the meeting included former Deputy Governors Adeyemo Alake and Rauf Olaniyan, former Minister of Communications Bayo Shittu, and other current and past federal and state lawmakers.
  • The Oyo State APC Peace Advocate Group, consisting of former speakers, ex-lawmakers, and public office holders, urged aspirants and their supporters to remain peaceful during campaigns and mobilization efforts.

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