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Oyo APC leaders mobilize for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid
via Punch Nigeria6 min read
Ambassador Adekunle Adeleke, State Chief of Protocol to President Bola Tinubu and Convener of PBAT Again 2027 Support Group, has mobilized party chieftains and members across Oyo State for the President's re-election in 2027. The movement, which unveiled its new office in Ibadan, emphasizes continuity and national stability, aiming to reinforce a political idea and a shared commitment to progress in Nigeria. Adeleke described PBAT Again 2027 as a strategic effort to sustain ongoing reforms and deepen governance outcomes, urging unity within party ranks. Former Senate Chief Whip, Hosea Agboola, aligned with the movement, citing conviction and a desire for sustained national development, and criticized the Peoples Democratic Party for lacking ideological direction. Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South, noted that the early mobilization reflects growing unity within the ruling party in the South-West and a commitment to consolidating reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. Olatunde Sunmonu, the group's state coordinator, stated that the office represents a firm commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a related development, Remi Oseni, a member of the House of Representatives, declared his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, emphasizing his commitment to service and highlighting his achievements in infrastructure and empowerment. He also affirmed his commitment to President Tinubu's re-election, aiming to deliver ove
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