- Says Nigeria Is Moving Forward, Urges Ogun Voters to Support APC
ABEOKUTA — The growing political profile of All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Hon. Abayomi Hunye, came under renewed focus on Thursday as he joined the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
The rally, held at the Ake Palace axis of Abeokuta, attracted a large crowd and provided a fresh indication of Hunye’s ability to mobilise supporters and command attention in the Ogun political space.
The turnout has also sparked fresh conversations among political observers about the relevance and grassroots reach of the governorship aspirant, particularly against recent claims in some quarters that he lacks sufficient political influence to shape events in the state.
For his supporters, the gathering offered a direct response to such claims: that a politician described as having little or no political clout would struggle to mobilise a significant crowd in the state capital for a major political event.
Speaking at the rally, Hunye praised President Tinubu’s administration, particularly its infrastructure projects and economic reforms, and urged Nigerians to support the President’s re-election in 2027.
The APC governorship aspirant said the Tinubu administration had recorded visible achievements since assuming office, expressing optimism that the country would continue to witness development if Nigerians supported the President.
According to Hunye, “The President has been able to take Nigeria out of where it used to be, with many visible achievements recorded during his first term.”
He also compared Tinubu’s leadership approach, particularly in education, with that of the late Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Hunye urged residents of Ogun State to support the APC and its candidates in the 2027 general elections, saying continued support for the party would help consolidate development and democratic dividends in the state.
“Ogun State will be better. Let us vote for all APC candidates in 2027 so that Nigeria will continue to experience development and democratic dividends,” he said.
“If Tinubu returns for a second term, we will all enjoy his government. Let us re-elect Tinubu for the betterment of the future of our nation.”
Hunye also dismissed what he described as negative narratives about the direction of the state, urging residents not to be misled by claims that Ogun was moving backwards.
“Don’t listen to those who are saying we are moving back. They are not saying the truth. We are not moving back; we are moving forward for the betterment of our state,” he said.
The rally was organised by the CRPP in support of Tinubu’s administration and his proposed 2027 re-election bid.
Chairman of the CRPP in Ogun, Olaposi Oginni, reaffirmed the coalition’s support for the President and said the group was at the rally to appreciate Tinubu’s efforts in infrastructure and economic reforms.
“We are here to support Mr President and appreciate his efforts. There is no alternative to making the right choice at the polls in 2027,” Oginni said.
He also urged Nigerians to support the administration’s economic reforms, describing the ongoing efforts to reposition the economy as a recovery process that should be sustained.
Beyond the immediate purpose of the rally, however, Hunye’s visibility at the event and the turnout recorded have added a new dimension to the political conversation in Ogun ahead of the 2027 governorship contest.
With the race expected to intensify in the coming months, Thursday’s mobilisation could further fuel debate over the aspirant’s grassroots network, political reach and ability to influence the unfolding contest within the Ogun APC.
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