The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Movement in Ondo State has been formally inaugurated to consolidate support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The Movement builds on the structure earlier launched by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is the APC leader in Ondo State.
Otunba Agboola Kelly, the State Coordinator of the APC Elders’ Movement, who anchored the event on Monday in Akure, introduced Senator Nimbe Farunkanmi as the Movement’s Chairman, and other dignitaries.
In his keynote address, Senator Farunkanmi described the Movement as “a platform for Tinubu’s continuity,” stressing that its activities would be replicated across the 18 local government areas, wards, and polling units to ensure “total mobilization” for the President.
“We are determined to deliver 1.5 million votes to Tinubu in 2027. It is possible because Ondo State currently has 1.9 million registered voters. The real challenge has always been voter apathy, and that is what we, as elders, are committed to changing,” Farunkanmi declared.
Also speaking at the event, a party stalwart, Chief Jamiu Ekungba emphasized the need for unity.
“Before now, the absence of leaders made the party appear disorganized. But with the Elders’ Forum, we now have a strong platform for consultation and wisdom that will drive massive turnout and ensure victory for Tinubu in 2027,” Ekungba disclosed.
Mr Olumuyiwa Ogunleye, another respected party elder, explained that the forum was created to harmonize all factions and support groups under one umbrella in Ondo State for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
“The elders are intervening to ensure unity of purpose. All groups will now operate within a single structure, with the collective goal of delivering maximum votes for the President in Ondo State,” he said.
Other notable speakers at the event included Mrs Kemi Iyantan, Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission; Dr Nat Adojutelegan, Federal Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission; Dr. Hon. Jibayo Adeyeye, former Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly; retired General F. Oyeneyin, and Chief Magnus Araulene.
The event drew a large gathering of political leaders and stakeholders, including Engr. Muyiwa Beatron Oguneye, High Chief Magnus Araulene, Dr M.O. Terebo, Chief T.S. Akinrinbola, Adekola Olawoye, SAN, Dr. (Mrs) Kosemani Kolawole, Chief Dapo Filani, Chief Ladi Falemu, retired General Omosebi, retired Captain Apata, retired Captain Oyepata, Hon. Joseph Akinlaja (a.k.a. Ina Njo Ogiri O Sa), Engr. Addapo Adesemoye, Chief Mrs. Grace Animola, Hon. Ayo Akinfolarin.
Others are Hon. Taiwo Ikuyiminu, Barr. Kehinde Ikuyinminu, Hon. Adewale Gbakinro, Hon. Gani Mohammed, Prophet Sina Ogunmoyero, Chief Mrs. Olawoye Aserere, Hon. Sunday Falae, Hon. Bala Umaru, Alhaji O. Kazeem, Hon. B. Idowu, Hon. Ope Igbede, High Chief Olayato Aribo, Engr. Lanji Akingbulugbe, Engr. Dele Olanubi, Architect E.I. Akinseye, High Chief Sasere Akinkuowo, Chief Mrs. Lola Sesay, Chief O. Akingbaso, Pa Lugard Akeredolu, Lady Ruth Agbayewa, Chief Mrs. C.O. Olufowose, Dr. Hon. Rotimi Wilson, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, Prof. Mrs. B. Awosika, Princess A. Akinboboye, among many others.
Some of the participants who joined virtually, include Prof. Aderounmu, Chief Jumoke Anifowose (née Ajasin), Elder Osmond Kuteyi, and Dr Sylvester Ikuejamoye.
During the inauguration, the APC Elders’ Movement reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots mobilization and unity of purpose, with the singular objective of securing an overwhelming victory for President Tinubu in Ondo State in 2027.
