2027: Ilaji Political Movement, 33 LG Iyaloja, Students & Youth Stakeholders Declare Total Support for Tinubu, Alli

According to the stakeholders, the declaration represents the collective position of their members, political stakeholders, elected representatives, appointees and grassroots networks spread across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state.

They pledged to deploy their structures, networks and community-level influence towards securing support for President Tinubu and Senator Sharafadeen Alli, while also working for the success of other APC candidates.

A major highlight of the gathering was the solidarity expressed by market leaders across the state. The Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaja Saratu Aduke, led Iyaloja representatives from the 33 Local Government Areas in declaring their support for the APC candidates and pledging greater grassroots mobilisation.

Youth and student stakeholders, led by Aare Alawode Rahmon Akintunde and Adegoke Ridwan (Pal Solution), commended initiatives targeted at young Nigerians while advocating increased youth participation in governance, political decision-making and leadership.

The youth and student representatives subsequently pledged their support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid and Senator Alli’s gubernatorial ambition.

Several trade, professional and community-based organisations were also represented at the engagement, including the Oyo State Nylon Cutters Association; Food Dealers and Sellers Association of Nigeria; Association of Embroidery Designers; Wenders Electrical Repair and Installation Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter; Joint Traders Association of Oyo State; Nigeria Incorporated Electronics Parts Dealers; National Association of Block Moulders, Oyo State Chapter; Association of Elero Alokuna, Oyo State; General Professional Drummers of Nigeria; Association of Satellite Sports View Operators of Nigeria; Nigeria Association of Patent Medicine Dealers; Association of Hairdressers and Beauty Therapy, Oyo State; The Elite Council Foundation, Oyo State, among others.

The stakeholders described the engagement as an important platform for strengthening political cooperation, grassroots participation and organisational mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They further pledged to return to their respective communities, associations and constituencies with messages centred on continuity, good governance, youth inclusion and inclusive leadership.

The gathering underscored the importance of grassroots organisations in shaping political participation across Oyo State, while demonstrating the commitment of the participating groups to building stronger networks ahead of the 2027 elections.

With representatives cutting across the 33 Local Government Areas, the stakeholders reaffirmed their readiness to work collectively towards the electoral success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Sharafadeen Alli and other APC candidates.

The engagement also highlighted the stakeholders’ call for sustained dialogue between political leadership and grassroots organisations, with participants expressing optimism that stronger collaboration would deepen political participation and strengthen the APC’s connection with communities across Oyo State.