The All Progressives Congress (APC) youths in Oyo State have called on Governor Seyi Makinde to start preparing his handover note ahead of the 2027 governorship election, declaring that residents are eager for renewed leadership, development, security, accountability, and purposeful governance.
Speaking at a media briefing at the APC Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, ahead of the Oyo APC Youth Summit, State APC Youth Leader, Comr. John Aremu said the party’s youths are prepared to lead the political change Oyo State deserves.
According to Aremu, APC is ready to liberate the people from what he described as the “bondage of the PDP-led administration under Governor Makinde” and insisted that the ruling party should begin preparing for its send-off.
He added that the state is ready for a new direction led by competent, vibrant, and progressive young leaders.
“We are sending a loud and unmistakable signal to the PDP: APC is coming. The youths are rising. The movement has started,” he said.
Aremu also highlighted the recent reconciliation between former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, as a clear sign of the APC’s unity and readiness for victory in 2027. “We know what caused our defeat in the past, and we are rebuilding. There is no division in the APC today. All our gladiators are returning in unity. That’s our strength heading into 2027.”
At the forthcoming APC Youth Summit, Aremu explained that the event aims to reshape the party’s future, strengthen internal structures, and reinforce the progressive ideals of the APC. The summit, themed around unity, will bring together young progressives from all local governments, zones, and interest groups under one umbrella, ensuring no youth is left behind.
He added that the summit will provide a platform for self-evaluation, honest dialogue, and strategic planning ahead of the next election cycle. “We must assess our strengths, weaknesses, and the gaps between leadership and the youth constituency—not to assign blame, but to chart a clearer progressive path forward,” Aremu said.
The summit will also unveil a youth-driven strategic roadmap focusing on political mobilisation, grassroots engagement, digital advocacy, community impact programmes, and issues-based campaigns.
“2026 is not far. The future of Oyo State must be planned today. This generation of APC youths is not just prepared for the future—we are ready to lead it.”
He concluded by emphasizing the party’s commitment to discipline, loyalty, and respect for party structures.
“Progressivism is built on discipline and loyalty. No party succeeds with indiscipline, and no youth structure thrives without order. We will continue to champion responsible leadership among our members.”
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