The Oyo State APM Campaign Council (OYSACC) has said that the enthusiasm displayed at its governorship campaign flag-off in Oyo is a clear manifestation of growing support for its candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The turnout reflected growing support for Adekanmbi’s candidacy across the state, the Council quoted his principal as saying.
The campaign was held at Durbar Stadium, Oyo, on Saturday.
In a statement issued on Sunday by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Co-Director, Media and Publicity of OYSACC, Adekanmbi was quoted to told his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, to begin preparing his concession speech ahead of the February 6, 2027 governorship election.
“I look forward to Senator Alli’s congratulatory message because he cannot escape defeat,” Adekanmbi added.
OYSACC faulted a statement by the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) on the flag-off, describing it as political self-deception.
It further punctured SSACO’s claim of poor attendance, saying the rally attracted tens of thousands of supporters, party faithful, community leaders, youths, women and residents from across Oyo State.
According to the Council, SSACO’s statement was a display of panic triggered by Adekanmbi’s growing popularity and the increasing acceptance of the APM across the state.
It claimed that the huge turnout reflected the goodwill generated by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s developmental strides and the belief that Adekanmbi possesses the competence, experience and vision needed to move Oyo State forward.
It reiterated its commitment to an issue-based campaign, urging political actors to focus on policies and programmes rather than denial, propaganda and wishful thinking.
“The road to 2027 has begun. While others are struggling to explain away an obvious success, we remain focused on engaging the people, presenting our vision and building the broad coalition that will deliver victory,” OYSACC added.