The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 general election, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has stated what the election should be all about.
Hon. Adekanmbi bared this yesterday when thousands of defecting members from opposition political parties joined the APM at Ibadan.
Speaking from the perspective of his party, he declared: “The 2027 elections should be about choosing credible leaders who have the capacity to serve the people.
“Politics should ultimately translate into better lives for citizens, economic empowerment, and sustainable development”
He therefore advised voters to focus on the character, competence, and vision of candidates rather than merely their political affiliations.
The governorship hopeful praised Governor Seyi Makinde for what he described as transformative leadership in Oyo State, noting that many residents were attracted to the APM because of their desire to sustain developmental initiatives and improve governance.
“Governor Makinde has demonstrated that purposeful leadership can transform lives and communities. His administration has recorded notable achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical sectors. Many of the people joining our party today are inspired by the progress recorded under his leadership and desire to see governance that remains focused on development, accountability, and the welfare of the people,” Adekanmbi said.
The governorship candidate added that politics should be a platform for improving society and advancing the welfare of families and communities.
One of the prominent defectors, Hon. Adekola Yusuf Olatunde, a former senatorial aspirant under the Accord Party, said internal disagreements and a lack of consensus among party stakeholders influenced his decision to leave the party.
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Olatunde alleged that the existence of multiple aspirants laying claim to the same elective positions had created uncertainty within the party structure.
“I decided to leave because I believe political parties should have unity and a clear direction. Where there is no consensus and there are disagreements over candidates, it becomes difficult to achieve collective goals. I have joined APM because I see a more organised platform with a shared vision for Oyo State,” he said.
The Eagle reports that the party’s senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo also used the opportunity to admonish the new members.
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