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APC Must Reclaim Oyo, Tinubu Tells Party Stakeholders

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Nov 11, 2024.

President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to set aside their differences and work together to reclaim the state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election.

Tinubu’s message was delivered in Ibadan by Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, during the inaugural lecture in honor of former Oyo Governor Lam Adesina, who served from 1999 to 2003.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that highlighting Adesina’s legacy, Tinubu praised him as a fearless champion of democracy, dedicated to service and good governance, whose ideals should inspire the progressive movement in Oyo State. The event’s theme, “Enhancing Governance in Nigeria: Insights from History, Strategies for Tomorrow,” focused on governance improvements and future strategies for national progress.

The president urged the APC members to honor Adesina’s memory by uniting as a strong force to restore the state to a progressive path. “Adesina upheld democratic ideals that empower citizens to make their voices heard in governance. To truly honor him, all progressives must rally together to win the state back by 2027,” Tinubu emphasized.

Guest lecturer Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, represented by Senator Shuaib Salisu, spoke on the need for Nigerians to re-evaluate their values to cultivate responsibility, integrity, and hard work, highlighting the detrimental effects of a culture of indiscipline and greed.

APC Must Reclaim Oyo, Tinubu Tells Party Stakeholders

Prominent figures at the event included former Ekiti Governors Adeniyi Adebayo and Kayode Fayemi, former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun, acting APC State Chairman Alake Adeyemo, and other APC leaders.

The late Lam Adesina, who passed in 2012, was a notable advocate for democracy, having served in the House of Representatives (1979-1983) and as state chairman of the National Democratic Coalition. He was celebrated as an influential newspaper columnist and educationist, playing a crucial role in Nigeria’s transition from military rule in 1999.