A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele has expressed a strong support for the second term ambition of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the opposition coalition lacks the needed political strength to stop the actualisation.
Nigerians according to him, are fully aware of those responsible for the country’s past challenges and will not be deceived by politicians who are in the coalition group against continuation of Tinubu’s presidency in 2027
Ogundele, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, made the declaration on Tuesday during a press conference in Abeokuta, where the Akinlade-Ogundele Political Group, an All Progressives Congress, APC support group, formally endorsed President Tinubu for a second term and threw its weight behind Governor Dapo Abiodun for the Ogun East senatorial seat.
Ogundele leading the group alongside, former Ogun deputy governorship candidate of PDP, Adekunle Akinlade at the event, dismissed the much-discussed opposition coalition, questioning the credibility and intentions of those behind it.
“Have we ever asked ourselves who are those behind this coalition? I mean the personalities behind this coalition
If you are looking for the people that destroyed this country under the military rule, you will find them in that coalition. If you are looking for people that contributed badly to the government of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, you will find them there”.
“Nigerians are not gullible. They know those responsible for their plights. That is why I can tell you authoritatively that no coalition can work against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 — take it or leave it,” Ogundele insisted
Ogundele praised Tinubu’s performance since assuming office, describing it as unprecedented in the history of governance in Nigeria
“President Bola Tinubu has done so much beyond expectations. We have never had it so good in this country. Coalition or no coalition, the people behind this arrangement should be well examined. Many of them are only aggrieved because they no longer enjoy patronage,” he said.
Tinubu according to the group, has demonstrated “clear leadership and genuine commitment to national progress” through initiatives such as economic reforms, infrastructure development, the student loan scheme and expanded social welfare programmes, arguing that these achievements justify a second term.
Similarly, the group endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun for the Ogun East Senatorial seat in 2027 , saying he has demonstrated quality of a good leader as an experienced political actor in the state
Dr. Ogundele on behalf of the group, commended Abiodun’s record as a governor, arguing that he deserves the party’s senatorial ticket
“In the last six years or so, his administration has delivered visible developmental results, including major improvements in road infrastructure, better healthcare services, stronger inter-local government road connectivity, and the construction of a world-class airport that is redefining Ogun State’s economic standing.
“We wish to state categorically that it is not only fair, but proper, for a performing, committed and loyal sitting governor to have the first right of refusal in terms of the senatorial ticket,” he said.
According to the group, the governor’s effective management of multiple party tasks over the years and his ability to succeed where others fall short are indicative of the principles he would bring to the Nigerian Senate in 2027.
Dr Ogundele expressed the confidence of the group in Prince Dapo Abiodun, describing him as a solid bridge builder, a very stable hand, and an experienced political player in the 11th legislature of the National Assembly
