The meeting, held on Wednesday at the Local Government Secretariat, brought together key stakeholders of the party to deliberate on strategies, mobilisation and other activities leading up to the elections across the 12 wards of Obafemi Owode Local Government.
Speaking at the meeting, the former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tunji Egbetokun, urged party stakeholders not to relent in their efforts, stressing the need for sustained mobilisation and grassroots engagement ahead of the elections.
He called on party members to work collectively across the wards and polling units, noting that every stakeholder has a role to play in strengthening the party’s presence and mobilisation efforts.
According to him, the objective is to improve the party’s electoral performance and build on the results recorded in the 2023 general elections.
In the same vein, Engr. Babatunde Adesina charged party stakeholders to contribute their time, resources and experience towards the success of the party’s mobilisation efforts.
He emphasised that the task of building a strong electoral structure should not be left to candidates alone, but should be regarded as a collective responsibility of all party stakeholders.
Also speaking, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Sen. Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, commended the large turnout of party members and stakeholders at the meeting.
He described Obafemi Owode Local Government as an important component of the progressive political tradition in Ogun State and recalled the contributions of past leaders to the development of the party and the state.
The Senator also highlighted some of the legislative and developmental initiatives recorded during his tenure at the National Assembly, while assuring the people of Obafemi Owode Local Government of his continued commitment to legislation and the facilitation of developmental projects.
He subsequently called for the continued support and cooperation of party stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina 'Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, said the Local Government was prepared to strengthen its mobilisation efforts across the wards.
He announced that the Local Government would recognise and reward the ward that records the strongest electoral performance in the forthcoming general elections.
Amb. Ogunsola noted that Obafemi Owode Local Government has historically played a significant role in the electoral fortunes of the party and challenged stakeholders to work together towards improving the party’s performance in the 2027 elections.
He urged party leaders and members at the ward and polling-unit levels to remain committed, coordinated and focused as preparations for the elections intensify.
The meeting ended with renewed calls for unity, grassroots mobilisation and effective coordination among party stakeholders across the 12 wards of Obafemi Owode Local Government.
Notable bigwigs in attendance includes, Rt. Hon. Olumide Osoba, Federal House of Representative, Hon. Soneye Damilola Kayode, Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Nike Osoba, Chief Olude, APC party Chairman, Hon. Sofela among others.
