APC Council Visits Ooni, Targets 3 Million Votes In Osun And Ondo For Tinubu’s 2027 Bid

ILE-IFE, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC) has intensified its grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 presidential election, setting a combined target of three million votes from Osun and Ondo states to secure a second term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The campaign council, led by its Director-General and former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, disclosed this on Sunday evening during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The high-powered delegation visited the monarch to seek his royal blessings and support for the President’s re-election bid.

Speaking during the visit, Senator Yari expressed strong optimism about President Tinubu’s chances, citing improvements in the nation’s economic situation compared to 2023.

He announced that the council is aiming to deliver two million votes for the President in Osun State through aggressive grassroots mobilization.

Yari also commended the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke—who was represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi—for his commitment to coordinating the council’s local activities.

Adding to the electoral pledges, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, revealed that state governors have been charged with leading political mobilization in their respective territories. He confidently promised that Ondo State would deliver one million votes to the President’s tally.

In his remarks, the Ooni of Ife, who serves as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, commended President Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for their contributions to the development and unity of the nation. Describing Tinubu as the “father of the nation,” the monarch praised the presidency’s efforts in promoting the interests and advancement of the Oduduwa race.