By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan
Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, has called on stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to allow lasting peace to reign in the opposition party.
He spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting of the party where they anonymously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term,last weekend.
“As the Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, I reaffirm our collective commitment to building a stronger, more united, and more effective All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“At the Enlarged Stakeholders Meeting, I emphasised that our central objective is to unify all party stakeholders and improve on our 2023 presidential performance by achieving at least a 35 per cent increase in total votes for President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
“Unity remains the foundation of every meaningful political achievement. No political strategy, no matter how brilliant, can succeed in an atmosphere of division. Our guiding principle must be One APC, One Tinubu Project.
”I reiterate that the Renewed Hope agenda—aligned with President Tinubu’s expectations—demands harmony, collaboration, and well-coordinated mobilisation across all levels of our party.
“Oyo State will not only align with this national direction, but will also lead as a model of strategic organisation and teamwork.
“I also stress the urgent need to rebuild and strengthen APC structures statewide, ensuring the full activation of party organs from the State Executive down to all 33 Local Governments, 351 Wards, and every polling unit,” he said.
The Ibadan chief also harped on the need to carry the people in the grassroots along in the party’s scheme of things.
“Our grassroots must be vibrant, functional, and deeply connected to the people. Every ward, every unit, and every community must feel the presence and impact of the APC.
“This is how we consolidate our gains and deliver an even more decisive victory for President Tinubu in 2027.
“I reaffirm my unwavering commitment to working closely with our leaders, stakeholders, and the Renewed Hope Team to ensure Oyo State becomes a national example of inclusive, disciplined, and effective political mobilisation,” he said.
Also addressing the gathering, Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, described the meeting as the largest APC stakeholders’ assembly since the 2023 elections.
He expressed delight that peace had returned to the party.
“We are now speaking with one voice. There is no faction, no division within the Oyo State APC.
“There is now cordial, peaceful interaction among our leaders, executives, and stakeholders. Unity, cooperation, partnership and collaboration have fully returned, and the party is stronger than ever,” he noted.
Members and leaders of the party drawn from all the geopolitical zones of the state graced the meeting.
