The groups, at an event held in Ilaro, expressed their readiness to embark on grassroots mobilisation to ensure the second-term victory of Tinubu as well as the emergence of Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, who currently represents Ogun West Senatorial District, as the next governor of the state.
Speaking at the programme, the Babaloja of Yewaland and Ogun State, Chief Adewale Adesina, said the support for Tinubu and Adeola was based on their perceived contributions to infrastructural development and interventions that have positively impacted the well-being of the people.
Adesina said, “President Bola Tinubu, since assuming office, has spared no effort to reposition the country. He has taken some tough economic reform decisions that are beginning to stabilise our finances.
“We can see his efforts across the country, and it is because of this purposeful leadership that we believe he should be supported to continue beyond 2027.
“It is also in light of the leadership demonstrated by Senator Adeola, fondly called Yayi, in the past few years that we believe he is capable of sustaining and improving on the achievements of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
“He has facilitated the construction of schools, road projects, hospitals, and various empowerment initiatives that have benefited residents of the state. We are confident that if given the APC governorship ticket, he will further develop Ogun State.”
The market leader, however, noted that endorsement alone would not be sufficient without voter participation, urging residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards.
“Yes, it is good for us to gather here in large numbers and endorse President Tinubu for a second term and Senator Solomon Adeola for his governorship ambition, but this must be backed by action.
“Politics is a game of numbers. Without a voter card, you cannot vote, and if you do not vote, then you are not counted. This endorsement will only be meaningful if people participate in the electoral process.
“It is against this background that we are mobilising at least 500,000 votes for President Tinubu and Senator Adeola in the 2027 election. We shall soon begin an operation tagged ‘Show Your PVC.’ In addition to declaring support, we must all register and come out en masse to vote in 2027,” he said.
Also speaking, the Iyaloja of Yewaland and Iyaloja-General of Ogun State, Chief Yemisi Abass, said the traders’ declaration of support was intended to encourage continuity of what she described as the good work of both leaders.
“We want their good work to continue, and that is what we are committed to achieving through massive mobilisation,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of the Baales Forum, Simeon Fagbohun said the various community heads, numbering over 1,000, are prepared to mobilise support for Tinubu’s second term and Adeola’s governorship ambition.
“We are satisfied with the representation of Senator Adeola, who has facilitated various developmental projects across the senatorial district.
“His efforts in the provision of roads, schools, markets, health centres, and support initiatives for residents have been commendable.
“We believe he has the capacity to transform the state, which is why we are endorsing him as our preferred candidate for governor.
“We also support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for another term of four years to consolidate on the work he has started to reposition the country on the path of economic growth and stability,” he said.
Similarly, Oba Isaac Adeisa, the Ogiyan of Alari, who read the communiqué on behalf of other coronet traditional rulers in Ogun West, said the monarchs had resolved to support Tinubu’s re-election and Adeola’s governorship ambition in 2027.
Oba Adeisa said, “Having considered the efforts of President Tinubu in revamping the economy, as well as the developmental projects facilitated by Senator Adeola, the coronet Obas have decided to endorse Tinubu’s re-election for another term of four years and also support the 2027 governorship ambition of Senator Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.”
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