The Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has charged senior citizens in the state to remain vigilant against those he described as vote hijackers ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Council, in Ibadan, Adekanmbi charged pensioners not to limit their civic duty to merely casting ballots, but to actively protect their votes throughout the counting, recording, and collation stages to prevent electoral manipulation.
Adekanmbi urged Oyo pensioners to replicate the active role played by the organised labour and senior citizens during the Osun State Governorship Election, by staying back at polling units to monitor the entire process, in the 2027 elections.
“Don’t just go out to vote and return home. You must be vigilant and ensure that your votes count. Protect your votes against hijackers. What happens after casting your ballot is equally important. You must remain alert and follow the process to its logical conclusion.” He said
Adekanmbi also pledged to sustain and expand the developmental strides of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration, saying his governance vision is anchored on consolidating current progress to position the Pacesetter State for greater economic competitiveness and wealth creation.
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The APM Governorship Candidate noted that Governor Makinde’s first term was characterised by accelerated development, while the second term focused on sustainable growth, saying his proposed administration would pursue what he described as continued development.
Adekanmbi stressed that the current progress in the state must not be allowed to drop, maintaining that previous accomplishments should serve as the foundation for higher achievements.
He said: “Now, my own is being built from continued development. That means there has been acceleration, there has been sustainability, and now you want to position the state for competitiveness, for wealth creation and for getting to the place where it should be in the comity of states.”
The APM Governorship flagbearer, a former finance commissioner, noted that his extensive operational experience in government has equipped him with a deep understanding of the state’s financial and administrative landscape.
“I have firsthand information about the challenges of Oyo State. I know where the problems are, and I know the areas that require attention. I will work on the loopholes and ensure that we continue to move forward,” he said.
Adekanmbi further committed to instituting regular consultation sessions with retired civil servants, if elected, ensuring their welfare concerns are addressed directly by his administration, while also pledging to strengthen local government administration for direct grassroots development.
