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.
He gave the charge while addressing party leaders, stakeholders and supporters during the inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday at the party’s secretariat, Oke-Ado in Ibadan.
Abas expressed sadness over the death of Hon. Musiliu Akinremi, the former representative of the constituency
He described the late Akinremi as a friend of the masses who delivered beyond expectations before his untimely passing last year.
Abas 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.
The party chairman said that the constituency which hosted the seat of government, State Government House, University of Ibadan, Polytechnic Ibadan, and Premier Hotel political opportunists.
Abas commended all aspirants from the constituency for their contributions to democracy and APC, urging unity among stakeholders to ensure collective success in the forthcoming poll.
He announced Rep. Akin Alabi (APC -Egbeda/Ona-Ara) as Director-General of the Campaign Council, mandated to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Hon. Adewale Haastrup Olatunji (Murphy).
The party chairman said that the newly inaugurated council comprises eminent party stalwarts, seasoned politicians, and dynamic administrators.
He officially inaugurated the council on behalf of the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, praying that the party would return for a victory celebration on August 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 overwhelming victory in the election.
Ojetola assured stakeholders that the campaign council would give its very best, working tirelessly with all party structures, mobilising grassroots support, ensuring the electorate clearly understands and embraces the party’s progressive agenda.
Mr Monsuru Adeyemo, speaking on behalf of 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 across the constituency.
He reaffirmed the aspirants’ readiness to work in harmony with the campaign council, pledging to mobilise their supporters, sustain party loyalty and ensure maximum voter turnout for the party’s candidate on election day.
