Ex-deputy gov, Adeyemo sworn-in as Oyo APC chair, urges support for Tinubu
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
Former deputy governor, Chief Moses Alake-Adeyemo, has formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the inauguration of a new set of State Executive Committee members expected to manage the affairs of the party for the next four years.
The event, which took place on Friday at the Oke-Ado, Ibadan state secretariat of the party climaxed its congresses in the state for 2026.
The South-West Zonal Legal Adviser of the APC, Kolawole Majaro, administered oath of office on Alake-Adeyemo and 35 others who had emerged through consensus at the March 3, congress which was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan under the supervision of the Amos Gombi-led committee deployed to the state from the APC national secretariat, Abuja.
In his acceptance speech, Alake-Adeyemo described his emergence as the new chairman of the APC in the state as another call to service.
“This new State Executive Committee, under my leadership, is being put in place to add value and strengthen our great party, in view of the challenges ahead of us.
“I cannot but appreciate all the leaders of the party from within and outside the state for their role in making the recently-concluded congresses hitch-free and successful. Special kudos also goes to Alh. Fatai Ibikunle, Hon. Afeez Bolaji Repete and other members of the Local Organising Committee which facilitated the feat recorded.
“We have used the opportunity of the congresses to showcase our collective commitment to unity and harmony as progressives and democrats. It is a new dawn in Oyo APC and I am optimistic that the current atmosphere of peace and togetherness will be sustained before, during and after the next party primaries as we keep our eyes on the goals of securing 90 per cent votes for President Bola Tinubu and reclaiming Agodi Government House in 2027.
“President Tinubu is, no doubt, performing beyond our expectations and the best way to appreciate his good work is to retain him in Aso Villa until 2031.
“Against all odds, the President is pursuing his Renewed Hope Agenda with vigour and passion, while the positive results are being felt in all the sectors of the economy as well as our national life.
“Therefore, it is imperative we give him the chance of a second term in office so that he can consolidate on his numerous achievements so far,” Adeyemo stated.
Other members of the executive committee who were inaugurated alongside Adeyemo included; Dr. Taofeek Lamidi (deputy chairman), Hon. Fatai Adesina (state secretary), Dr. Adekemi Opatunde (woman leader), Olawale Sadare (publicity secretary), Olalekan Oladejo (youth leader), Remi Adepoju (organizing secretary), Ajiboye Akinsanya (treasurer), Sunday Aborisade (legal adviser) and Alhaja Tinuade Adigun (auditor).
Others are Lukman Owonikoko (asst. state secretary), Ma Fatimah Hassan (deputy woman leader), Jimoh Osundara (PLWD leader), among others.
