A House of Representatives member, Aderemi Oseni, who represents Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has highlighted the necessity for the party to secure victory in the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State and to align closely with the Federal Government to ensure increased developmental attention from the centre.
Leading a massive crowd of over 10,000 APC members from Ido Local Government on Saturday in Ibadan, Oseni spearheaded a show of solidarity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition, expressing firm belief that both Oyo State and its people would benefit more with the APC in control at both state and federal levels.
He maintained that continued governance by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo hampers the state’s ability to fully leverage Federal Government interventions, stressing that a political realignment is key to unlocking greater democratic dividends for residents.
Speaking at the formal inauguration of the Ido Local Government chapter of the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF), held at Bembo Village in Apata, Ibadan, Oseni urged party members and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
He described President Tinubu as the most capable leader to steer Nigeria forward, citing the administration’s developmental strides over the past two years as evidence of meaningful progress.
According to Oseni, “ROCOF isn’t just another political structure; it represents a movement focused on building support for the APC and advancing the re-election project of President Tinubu.”
“Our goals go beyond crowd numbers, we’re promoting a governance culture rooted in fairness, transparency, justice, and accountability.”
“This initiative marks a renewed commitment to engaging the grassroots and reigniting APC’s dominance in Oyo State. With God’s grace, we are not just returning to power, we are returning with renewed strength and purpose in 2027.”
He reiterated that remaining in opposition has limited the state’s access to federal opportunities, making it critical for the APC to reclaim the state and work in synergy with the Tinubu-led Federal Government.
“The time has come for unity within our ranks. The people are watching and counting on us to lead. We have the backing of our traditional institutions and the strong support of market men and women, who form a critical part of our political foundation,” he said.
Oseni added that true development in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and industry can only be achieved through close collaboration with the centre, which a state-federal political alignment would guarantee.
In addition to political mobilisation, Oseni also launched an economic empowerment drive, disbursing N50 million to traders in the constituency to boost small businesses and strengthen local enterprise.
