Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Saturday declared support for President Bola Tinubu during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary.
Speaking after participating in the exercise at Ward 3, Iperu 1, in Ikenne local government area, Abiodun commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and the overwhelming support enjoyed by the president across the state.
He described the successful conduct of the APC primaries in the state as a reflection of the peace, unity, and political maturity within the party.
The governor said Ogun had consistently maintained a peaceful political atmosphere over the last seven years, enabling citizens and party members to freely participate in democratic processes without violence or intimidation.
“The peace in the state has defined us as a state that knows how to organise, plan, engage, discuss, and manage party affairs without rancour,” he said.
Abiodun commended Tinubu for what he described as purposeful leadership at the national level and praised the National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, for putting structures in place.
According to him, extensive consultations and engagements across the three senatorial districts helped strengthen party cohesion, deepen participation and give members a stronger sense of belonging.
The governor expressed confidence that the APC would emerge victorious in the 2027 elections, noting that Tinubu’s reforms and policies had laid the foundation for a new Nigeria.
Similarly, Sen. Shuaib Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, described the APC primaries in Ogun as a strong demonstration of the party’s growing popularity, internal democracy and public confidence in its leadership.
Salisu spoke at Opeji in Odeda local government area, where more than 2,000 APC members participated in the presidential affirmation exercise.
“It is like we are already having a general election. We are seeing members of the party community in their thousands in various wards,” he said.
The senator identified the peaceful conduct of the primaries across the state as a major achievement, stressing that despite intense political activities and consultations, no violence was recorded across the 236 wards involved in the exercise.
Salisu attributed the enthusiasm among party members to the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration and the developmental strides of Gov. Abiodun, particularly in infrastructure and grassroots development.
