Ibadan: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has inaugurated its campaign council for the August 16 Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, charging members to ensure a resounding victory for the party’s candidate.
The state chairman of the party, Alhaji Olayide Abas, gave the charge while inaugurating the campaign council on Wednesday at the party’s secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan.
Abas expressed sadness over the death of Hon. Musiliu Akinremi, the former representative of the constituency, describing him as a friend of the masses who delivered beyond expectations before his untimely passing last year.
The state party chairman recalled that only representatives from AD, ACN and APC had made the constituency proud since 1999, warning against returning control to individuals he described as hawks and impostors.
Abas commended all aspirants from the constituency for their contributions to democracy and the APC, urging unity among stakeholders to ensure collective success in the forthcoming election.
He announced Rep. Akin Alabi (APC -Egbeda/Ona-Ara) as the Director-General of the Campaign Council, with a mandate to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji (Murphy).
The party chairman says the council comprises eminent party stalwarts, seasoned politicians, and dynamic administrators.
On behalf of the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, he prayed that the party would return for a victory celebration on Aug. 18, following a successful election outcome.
In his remarks, Hon. Gaphar Ojetola, Deputy Director-General of the campaign council, commended members for their dedication and unity, pledging unflinching support to ensure the party secures an overwhelming victory in the election.
Ojetola assured stakeholders of the best from the campaign council, pledging they would work with all party structures to ensure the electorate clearly understood and embraced the party’s progressive agenda.
Mr Monsuru Adeyemo, speaking for other aspirants, appreciated the inclusiveness of the campaign process, noting that unity of purpose among members remained a critical factor in securing resounding electoral success.
He reaffirmed the aspirants’ readiness to work in harmony with the campaign council, pledging to mobilise supporters and ensure maximum voter turnout for the party’s candidate on the election day.
