The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has adopted Bimbo Adekanmbi as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Oyo State.
The adoption took place during the party’s governorship and legislative primary elections held on Thursday at the Watershed Event Centre, Old Ife Road, Ibadan.
In his welcome address, the Oyo State Chairman of the APM, Otunba Adegbenro Fagbemi, said the partnership between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APM would deliver positive results not only for Oyo State but for the country at large.
Adekanmbi, alongside the party’s senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates, was later presented to party members and stakeholders, who ratified them as consensus candidates.
Presenting certificates of return to the candidates, Fagbemi described Adekanmbi as a bridge builder who would sustain the achievements of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde and provide quality governance for the people of the state.
In his acceptance speech, Adekanmbi assured residents that his administration would sustain the Omituntun vision championed by the current government.
He pledged continued development across all parts of the state and promised that his administration would prioritise the safety and welfare of residents.
Adekanmbi also called for unity among party leaders, stakeholders and supporters, stressing that the future of Oyo State must take precedence over personal ambitions and political interests.
According to him, the task ahead requires collective sacrifice, cooperation and a shared commitment to building a more prosperous and united state.
He expressed appreciation to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for his support, longstanding friendship and political cooperation, noting that the governor’s contributions to the development and democratic growth of Oyo State would remain significant in the state’s history.
In separate goodwill messages, Chairman of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Dr Saka Balogun; Iba Oluyole, Oloye Nureni Akanbi; and Chief Eniade Elejire urged residents to support all APM candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Dignitaries at the event included Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal; former Deputy Governor Hamid Gbadamosi; Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde; Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi; Deputy Chief of Staff, Kazeem Adeniyi; Chairman of All Chairmen in Oyo State, Sikiru Sanda; party leaders, commissioners, lawmakers and local government chairmen.
