The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State on Thursday assured that the state chapter of the party would deliver over two million votes towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as all other party candidates in the forthcoming general elections in the state.
The APC governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and a prominent community leader in the state, Ibrahim Dende Egungungbohun, noted that the President had demonstrated the courage and political will to take difficult decisions that would reposition the country and, as such, deserved another term in office in the spirit of continuity.
The duo stated this while speaking at the Presidential Mega Rally held on Thursday in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The rally, which was organised by the community leader under the aegis of IBD/Inumidun Squad, saw several APC loyalists and support groups converging at the Ake Palace Ground to canvass votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the governorship ambition of Senator Adeola and the senatorial bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2027.
The Presidential Mega Rally saw APC loyalists and support groups dancing through the major streets of Abeokuta metropolis from the M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium in Kuto before they finally converged at the Ake Palace Ground.
In his address at the rally, the community leader, Egungbohun, explained that the political rally he organised for Tinubu was a clear expression of “our shared vision, determination and readiness to stand together in support of APC, its leadership” and the party’s aspirations for securing electoral victory for the President.
“It is a demonstration of loyalty, solidarity and our collective commitment to the continued stability and progress of our state. Let us demonstrate through our actions that political participation can be enthusiastic, constructive and peaceful.”
Addressing the enthusiastic support groups, the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Adeola, said the party was determined to secure victory for its candidates at all levels, from the presidency to the National Assembly, State House of Assembly and local government councils.
He said the commitment to deliver two million votes was a demonstration of appreciation for the Tinubu administration and its policies, which he described as beneficial to Ogun State and Nigeria.
“We strongly believe that his administration deserves a second term. I also want to assure you that we, as leaders and stakeholders in Ogun State, are committed to reciprocating our President’s good work through our votes.
“We are targeting two million votes for all APC candidates, from top to bottom. We are resolute, determined and committed to achieving this target,” he said.
Adeola urged party members to sustain their solidarity and support for Tinubu, whom he described as the party’s leader and the nation’s President.
Assessing the President’s performance, Adeola cited ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to national development.
He also highlighted the Tinubu administration’s efforts in the education sector, particularly the expansion of access to tertiary education through the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides interest-free loans to Nigerian students in tertiary institutions and, he said, had eased the financial worries of the majority of students.
On workers’ welfare, he said the Federal Government had demonstrated renewed commitment to addressing pension-related challenges and ensuring that retirees received their entitlements.
According to him, the President had shown the political will to take difficult but necessary decisions to reposition the country for sustainable development.
On the political future of Ogun State, the APC chieftain called for continuity, describing the forthcoming transition as an opportunity to consolidate the achievements of the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He noted that the state was making a deliberate effort to ensure that the next administration sustained the policies and programmes of the present government.
“For the first time since the creation of Ogun State, and since the beginning of the current democratic dispensation, we are making a very strong and deliberate effort to achieve a government of continuity.
“We are making a bold attempt to ensure a seamless transition from one APC-led administration to another. This is the responsibility before us, and it is a responsibility we must fulfil,” he said.
He commended Abiodun for laying what he described as a solid economic foundation for the state, adding that his administration’s achievements would provide a platform for further development.
He also noted that the people’s major expectations included improved road networks, quality education, functional schools, thriving markets and better infrastructure.
He expressed confidence that sustained collaboration among party members would translate into electoral success and ensure the continuation of APC-led governance in Ogun State.