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Ajadi storms Ibadan North East PDP meetings, unveils ‘Omituntun 3.0’ vision for 2027
Ajadi storms Ibadan North East PDP meetings, unveils ‘Omituntun 3.0’ vision for 2027
A leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, took his 2027 ambition to the heart of Ibadan politics as he attended a stakeholders’ meeting of PDP party leaders, Local Government Executives, and Ward Chairmen at the Ibadan North East PDP Secretariat, before proceeding to the Local Government General Meeting, where he received a rousing welcome from thousands of party faithful.
Addressing party leaders and members, Ajadi said his visit was part of his ongoing consultation across the state, stressing that his ambition is anchored on continuity and deepening the developmental strides of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.
“I have come to formally introduce myself to our leaders, ward executives, local government executives and the general members of the PDP in Ibadan North East,” Ajadi said. “My governorship ambition is to succeed His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, and to consolidate on his record of good governance.”
The aspirant described his engagement with party structures as a fulfilment of his personal commitment to remain accessible to party members even before assuming any public office.
“I made a promise to myself that before becoming governor, I would always be present with the leaders and members of my party. This visit is part of that promise I made,” he stated.
Ajadi specifically appealed to women and youths to rally behind his aspiration, while calling on party men to remain politically mobilised to sustain the developmental momentum in the state.
“I plead with our women to support me wholeheartedly, and I urge our men to remain politically agile behind this project. Together, we will continue the development Governor Makinde has brought to Oyo State,” he said.
Drawing a direct link between his vision and the Makinde administration, Ajadi declared himself the next phase of the state’s development journey.
“Governor Seyi Makinde delivered Omituntun 1.0 and is successfully implementing Omituntun 2.0. I stand before you today as Omituntun 3.0, and I ask for your support to move Oyo State forward,” he added.
Responding to questions raised by the PDP Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Isiaka Fatokun Abuye, regarding the ongoing empowerment registration by the Ajadi Movement, the aspirant confirmed the initiative, explaining that it was designed to properly identify beneficiaries.
“Yes, the empowerment registration is genuine. I directed the Ajadi Movement to carry out the registration so that we can have accurate records of those to be empowered,” Ajadi explained.
He further announced plans to support education and party infrastructure, revealing that scholarships would commence for secondary school students from January, while pledging to provide solar power for the Ibadan North East PDP Secretariat.
“I have promised that secondary school students will benefit from scholarships starting January, and I will also provide solar system to power the Ibadan North East PDP Secretariat for,” he said.
In his response, Alhaji Abuye acknowledged earlier concerns about the empowerment registration process but expressed satisfaction after engaging directly with Ajadi.
“I had earlier cautioned members of the Ajadi Movement for registering people without informing the party leadership. But now that I have seen and interacted with the man behind the movement, I am convinced the initiative is genuine,” Abuye said.
The PDP chairman noted that Ajadi was the first governorship aspirant to personally visit party leaders in Ibadan North East, contrasting him with others who merely announce ambitions online.
“Some aspirants are governors on Facebook, but Ambassador Ajadi is on the ground, moving from one local government to another, meeting leaders and members face to face,” he said.
Abuye added that although party leaders are politically experienced, ultimate success rests with divine intervention.
“With God’s intervention, I believe Ajadi will secure the ticket. He should continue with his good deeds,” he added.
Speaking at the meeting, Alausa Dauda, Chairman of Ward 4, described Ibadan North East as the strongest PDP stronghold in the state and expressed confidence in Ajadi’s leadership qualities.
“Ajadi has the capacity and charisma to succeed Governor Makinde. Ibadan North East has never been won by any other party except PDP, as even late Governor Abiola Ajimobi once acknowledged,” Dauda said.
Similarly, Wasiu Tijani, Chairman of Ward 12, emphasised the importance of voter participation and urged Ajadi to assist elderly party members in obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) when INEC reopens its portal.
Former two-term Woman Leader of the local government, Alhaja Nike, offered prayers for Ajadi, describing his consultation style as evidence of readiness for leadership.
“May Almighty God guide and protect him. His approach shows he is worthy of becoming the next governor,” she prayed.
Also speaking, Hon. Mumin Yekin, Treasurer of the Ibadan North East PDP, advised Ajadi to deepen engagement with party executives at ward, local government and state levels to strengthen internal cohesion.
The visit marked another milestone in Ajadi’s statewide consultations as he continues to build grassroots support ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship race.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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