Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections are already gathering pace in Oyo State, as a pro-Tinubu support group, PBAT AGAIN 2027, begins early mobilisation efforts aimed at consolidating support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The initiative, led by its convener Kunle Adeleke, formally unveiled its state office in Ibadan, describing the move as a strategic step toward strengthening grassroots engagement and political coordination across the Southwest.
Speaking at the commissioning event held along Obafemi Awolowo Road in Oke Bola, Adeleke said the project goes beyond establishing a physical presence, positioning it instead as a platform for sustained political organisation and community outreach.
He explained that the group is built on the principles of continuity, stability, and progress, with a focus on reinforcing ongoing reforms under the current administration.
“Oyo State remains a critical political hub with a legacy of leadership and influence,” Adeleke noted, adding that the new office would serve as a centre for mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, and policy dialogue.
Highlighting the group’s priorities, he pointed to youth inclusion, grassroots participation, and political education as key drivers of the movement. He stressed that success in the next election cycle would depend on early planning, unity, and disciplined execution.
Adeleke also called on members to align personal ambitions with collective goals, emphasizing integrity, loyalty, and service as core values guiding the initiative.
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state who attended the event expressed optimism about the party’s prospects, projecting over one million votes for President Tinubu in Oyo State during the 2027 elections.
Oyo APC Chairman, Otunba Moses Adeyemo, described the launch as a renewed push to galvanise support for the president, urging party members and stakeholders to intensify mobilisation efforts.
Similarly, Senator Fatai Buhari (Oyo North) commended the initiative as forward-looking, noting that it underscores the importance of political actors contributing to governance and community development beyond holding office.
APC chieftain and governorship hopeful Akeem Agbaje, however, cautioned against internal divisions, stressing the need for unity, inclusiveness, and credible candidate selection to ensure electoral success.
Other prominent party figures, including Senator Sarafadeen Alli, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, and representatives of former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, also praised the initiative, describing it as a timely move to boost grassroots mobilisation and build momentum for the president’s re-election bid.
They highlighted achievements of the current administration in areas such as economic reforms, infrastructure, and social development, arguing that continuity would further consolidate these gains.
Earlier, the state coordinator of the group, Olatunde Sunmonu, described the commissioning as a landmark moment for Tinubu’s supporters in Oyo, noting that the office would serve as a strategic hub for engagement, consultation, and promotion of the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.
With political alignments gradually taking shape, the early mobilisation drive by PBAT AGAIN 2027 signals the beginning of what is expected to be an intense build-up to the 2027 general elections.
