A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Olusola Ayandele, has challenged the claim by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) controls Ibarapa politically.
Ayandele expressed confidence that the APC would secure substantial votes across Ibarapa in the 2027 general elections, arguing that the popularity of political parties would ultimately be determined by voters at polling units rather than declarations by party leaders.
His remarks followed Ojo’s assertion that the APM remained firmly rooted in Ibarapa and maintained a strong grassroots structure across the zone.
The commissioner had dismissed the APC’s confidence about its prospects in the area as unrealistic.
Reacting to the claim, Ayandele described Ojo’s position as a political illusion, insisting that the commissioner had overstated the APM’s strength in the area.
According to the APC chieftain, voters in Ibarapa had become more politically conscious and would not be swayed by what he described as propaganda, political grandstanding or claims of popularity unsupported by grassroots acceptance.
“The people of Ibarapa are wiser, more politically conscious and determined to make a clear choice in 2027. They will not be deceived by political grandstanding, rented structures or claims of popularity that do not exist at the grassroots,” Ayandele said.
He maintained that his recent mobilisation activities, alongside those of other APC stakeholders and supporters, reflected growing support for the party across Ibarapa.
Ayandele said the mobilisation was not merely a political event staged in Ibadan but part of efforts to strengthen the APC’s presence in the zone ahead of the next general elections.
He also claimed that more political stakeholders and supporters were identifying with the party, expressing confidence that the development would translate into votes for APC candidates in 2027.
The APC chieftain challenged Ojo and the APM leadership to engage directly with voters rather than rely on claims about their political dominance.
He argued that electoral strength should be measured by votes cast at polling units and not by statements made at political gatherings.
“I can say categorically that APC will win Ibarapa with massive votes in 2027. We are not making this declaration out of arrogance but from our interaction with the people and the growing strength of the party across the zone,” he said.
Ayandele added that voters would assess political parties and candidates based on their records, credibility, capacity and commitment to public welfare.
He urged APC members and supporters across Ibarapa to intensify grassroots mobilisation and remain focused on the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
According to him, the APC intends to campaign on a message of renewed hope, development and inclusive governance as it seeks support for President Bola Tinubu, Senator Sharafadeen Alli and other party candidates.
“Let him continue to make his claims, but 2027 will be the ultimate test. When the votes are counted, the people of Ibarapa will demonstrate clearly where their confidence lies,” Ayandele said.
Ojo, however, has maintained that the APM retains its grassroots structures in Ibarapa and is prepared to contest the elections. The competing claims highlight the emerging political contest between the APC and APM in the zone ahead of the 2027 general electi
has challenged the claim by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) controls Ibarapa politically.
Ayandele expressed confidence that the APC would secure substantial votes across Ibarapa in the 2027 general elections, arguing that the popularity of political parties would ultimately be determined by voters at polling units rather than declarations by party leaders.
His remarks followed Ojo’s assertion that the APM remained firmly rooted in Ibarapa and maintained a strong grassroots structure across the zone. The commissioner had dismissed the APC’s confidence about its prospects in the area as unrealistic.
Reacting to the claim, Ayandele described Ojo’s position as a political illusion, insisting that the commissioner had overstated the APM’s strength in the area.
According to the APC chieftain, voters in Ibarapa had become more politically conscious and would not be swayed by what he described as propaganda, political grandstanding or claims of popularity unsupported by grassroots acceptance.
“The people of Ibarapa are wiser, more politically conscious and determined to make a clear choice in 2027. They will not be deceived by political grandstanding, rented structures or claims of popularity that do not exist at the grassroots,” Ayandele said.
He maintained that his recent mobilisation activities, alongside those of other APC stakeholders and supporters, reflected growing support for the party across Ibarapa.
Ayandele said the mobilisation was not merely a political event staged in Ibadan but part of efforts to strengthen the APC’s presence in the zone ahead of the next general elections.
He also claimed that more political stakeholders and supporters were identifying with the party, expressing confidence that the development would translate into votes for APC candidates in 2027.
The APC chieftain challenged Ojo and the APM leadership to engage directly with voters rather than rely on claims about their political dominance.
He argued that electoral strength should be measured by votes cast at polling units and not by statements made at political gatherings.
“I can say categorically that APC will win Ibarapa with massive votes in 2027. We are not making this declaration out of arrogance but from our interaction with the people and the growing strength of the party across the zone,” he said.
Ayandele added that voters would assess political parties and candidates based on their records, credibility, capacity and commitment to public welfare.
He urged APC members and supporters across Ibarapa to intensify grassroots mobilisation and remain focused on the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
According to him, the APC intends to campaign on a message of renewed hope, development and inclusive governance as it seeks support for President Bola Tinubu, Senator Sharafadeen Alli and other party candidates.
“Let him continue to make his claims, but 2027 will be the ultimate test. When the votes are counted, the people of Ibarapa will demonstrate clearly where their confidence lies,” Ayandele said.
Ojo, however, has maintained that the APM retains its grassroots structures in Ibarapa and is prepared to contest the elections. The competing claims highlight the emerging political contest between the APC and APM in the zone ahead of the 2027 general elections.,
has challenged the claim by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) controls Ibarapa politically.
Ayandele expressed confidence that the APC would secure substantial votes across Ibarapa in the 2027 general elections, arguing that the popularity of political parties would ultimately be determined by voters at polling units rather than declarations by party leaders.
His remarks followed Ojo’s assertion that the APM remained firmly rooted in Ibarapa and maintained a strong grassroots structure across the zone. The commissioner had dismissed the APC’s confidence about its prospects in the area as unrealistic.
Reacting to the claim, Ayandele described Ojo’s position as a political illusion, insisting that the commissioner had overstated the APM’s strength in the area.
According to the APC chieftain, voters in Ibarapa had become more politically conscious and would not be swayed by what he described as propaganda, political grandstanding or claims of popularity unsupported by grassroots acceptance.
“The people of Ibarapa are wiser, more politically conscious and determined to make a clear choice in 2027. They will not be deceived by political grandstanding, rented structures or claims of popularity that do not exist at the grassroots,” Ayandele said.
He maintained that his recent mobilisation activities, alongside those of other APC stakeholders and supporters, reflected growing support for the party across Ibarapa.
Ayandele said the mobilisation was not merely a political event staged in Ibadan but part of efforts to strengthen the APC’s presence in the zone ahead of the next general elections.
He also claimed that more political stakeholders and supporters were identifying with the party, expressing confidence that the development would translate into votes for APC candidates in 2027.
The APC chieftain challenged Ojo and the APM leadership to engage directly with voters rather than rely on claims about their political dominance.
He argued that electoral strength should be measured by votes cast at polling units and not by statements made at political gatherings.
“I can say categorically that APC will win Ibarapa with massive votes in 2027. We are not making this declaration out of arrogance but from our interaction with the people and the growing strength of the party across the zone,” he said.
Ayandele added that voters would assess political parties and candidates based on their records, credibility, capacity and commitment to public welfare.
He urged APC members and supporters across Ibarapa to intensify grassroots mobilisation and remain focused on the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
According to him, the APC intends to campaign on a message of renewed hope, development and inclusive governance as it seeks support for President Bola Tinubu, Senator Sharafadeen Alli and other party candidates.
“Let him continue to make his claims, but 2027 will be the ultimate test. When the votes are counted, the people of Ibarapa will demonstrate clearly where their confidence lies,” Ayandele said.
Ojo, however, has maintained that the APM retains its grassroots structures in Ibarapa and is prepared to contest the elections.
