Ondo State Chapter of Grassroots Movement for Tinubu Debunks ADC-Led Coalition's 2027 Presidential Aspirations

Strategic Insights -

The Ondo state chapter of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu has dismissed the prospects of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election as a tall order. The group described the opposition alliance, which includes a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State led by former federal lawmaker Hon. Bode Ayorinde, as a gathering of 'shadow-chasers' lacking the political strength and credibility to challenge Tinubu's re-election.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ondo state chapter of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu has dismissed the ADC-led coalition's prospects of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election as a tall order.
  • The group described the opposition alliance as a gathering of 'shadow-chasers' lacking the political strength and credibility to challenge Tinubu's re-election.
  • The opposition alliance includes a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State led by former federal lawmaker Hon. Bode Ayorinde.
  • The Ondo state chapter of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu has announced a fresh wave of strategic appointments ahead of the official inauguration and opening of its state secretariat in Akure.
  • Key appointments include:

+ Former Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chief Olayato Aribo, as the Senatorial Coordinator for Ondo North.

+ Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. (Mrs.) Lola Fagbemi, as the Coordinator for the Central Senatorial District.

+ Former Council Chairman, ex-House of Representatives member, and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Hon. Albert Akintoye, as the Senatorial Coordinator for the Southern Senatorial District.

+ 14 other key appointments at the local government level.

Statistics:

  • 15 state officers appointed by the Ondo state chapter of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, including Senatorial and local government coordinators.
  • The appointments include former Commissioners, Honorable members, and council chairmen.
  • The group has 14 local government coordinators, including Awe Azeez, Gbenga Felemu, Alhaji Saliu Adeyemi, and Yomi Falana.

Sources:

  • The Ondo state chapter of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu
  • The Vanguard