The Convener of the Ogun State based political group, Yayi Progressives Movement, Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, has congratulated the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside the newly elected National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and other members of the party’s National Working Committee.
Akintunde also extended his goodwill message to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, national delegates from Ogun State, and members of opposition parties in the Ogun State House of Assembly who recently defected to the ruling APC.
In a felicitation statement released to journalists on Saturday night, the convener noted that the APC is witnessing significant growth under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising the emergence of the new national executives entrusted with piloting the affairs of the party in the coming years.
“This is another opportunity for our great party to move forward and strengthen its position against opposition parties. The APC continues to grow stronger daily, witnessing massive support and increasing membership across the country.
“I commend our dear President and leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a job well done. Baba is indeed a great leader, and his leadership style remains a model we proudly emulate as a progressive movement in Ogun State today.”
He further applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for his leadership in the state.
“I cannot end this heartfelt felicitation without commending our leader and father in Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, who has continued to pilot the affairs of our party with wisdom. What we are witnessing in Ogun State today is exemplary, particularly the movement of opposition members in the Ogun State House of Assembly into the APC.”
Akintunde also commended the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, alongside other national delegates who attended the party’s 8th National Convention held at Eagle Square, Abuja, expressing optimism that the party would continue to progress.
In the same vein, the Yayi Progressives movement’s State Coordinator, Hon. Olusegun Kaka, in a separate message, rejoiced with members of the national executive over the successful conduct of the convention.
“This is another great moment of celebration for our party, particularly in Ogun State, where opposition members joined us at the Abuja convention. What we are witnessing in the State Assembly today reflects growing unity and is a clear indication that the party is making steady progress in the state,” – Kaka said.
The Yayi Progressives Movement has continued to distinguish itself as a vibrant grassroots-driven political platform under the leadership of Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, committed to strengthening progressive ideals, promoting unity within the party, and mobilizing support for good governance across Ogun State.
Members of the Yayi Progressives Movement expressed renewed commitment to advancing the party’s vision while fostering inclusiveness, political stability, and sustained development across the board.
– Oluseun JOSHUA,
State Media Director, Yayi Progressives Movement
