Bayo Lawal, Adekanmbi, others mobilise Ibarapa APM stakeholders ahead of 2027

Oyo Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and the state governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, have mobilised party leaders and stakeholders across Ibarapa to strengthen unity, intensify grassroots mobilisation and consolidate the party’s political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This is just as leaders and stakeholders of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibarapa land pledged unity, collective action and stronger grassroots mobilisation as the party intensifies preparations for the general elections.

The pledge was made at the Ibarapa APM Zonal Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lanlate, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, where party leaders, political office holders, candidates and grassroots mobilisers from the three local government areas of Ibarapa resolved to work together towards achieving the party’s electoral objectives.

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The meeting was led by the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, and attended by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Hon. Peter Ojedokun representing Ibarapa North/Central State Constituency, Oyo APM Gubernatorial candidate in the 2027 Election, Hon. Bimbo Adekambi and the APM Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council Director-General, Dr. Nureni Adeniran.

Others at the meeting were Hon. Dhikrullah Stanley, popularly known as Odidiomo Omo, the APM candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Anthony Adepoju, popularly known as IbarapaKan, the party’s candidate for Ibarapa North/Ibarapa Central Federal Constituency, and Hon. Adedeji Kolawole Sheu, the APM candidate for Ido/Ibarapa Federal Constituency.

Also in attendance were members of the Oyo State Executive Council, including the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, popularly known as Ijaiya, and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke.

The meeting attracted representatives from each of the ten wards across the three local government areas, as well as local government and ward executive members, women leaders and other party faithful.

Addressing the gathering, Barr. Lawal called on party leaders, candidates and members to close ranks, strengthen their relationships and work collectively to advance the APM’s political interests ahead of the 2027 elections.

He emphasised the importance of unity, discipline and sustained engagement with the electorate, urging stakeholders to complement one another’s efforts in building a formidable political structure across Ibarapa.

The Deputy Governor further disclosed that some of the demands and requests presented by stakeholders had been noted, assuring them that necessary action would be taken urgently.

Speaking at the meeting, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin declared that the APM was growing stronger and becoming firmly rooted in Ibarapa, expressing confidence in the party’s expanding political presence across the zone.

The Speaker stressed that sustained unity, cooperation and effective grassroots mobilisation would be essential to consolidating the party’s growing influence and positioning its candidates for success in the 2027 general elections.

Also speaking, the APM governorship candidate in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, called for a united front among party leaders, candidates and members, stressing that collective determination and cooperation would be crucial to the party’s success in 2027.

Adekanmbi noted that the present administration in Oyo State had laid a solid foundation for the state’s all-round development, adding that he would build on the achievements and legacy of the administration.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for party faithful and other stakeholders to brief the Deputy Governor and his delegation on the state of affairs of the party in Ibarapa.

They also presented their grievances and concerns, seeking the intervention of the party leadership on issues affecting the party in the zone.