The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for unity among political interests in Osun State ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu can secure 1.5 million votes in the state.
Oyetola, a former governor of Osun, urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify grassroots mobilisation for victory across all levels.
He made the call on Sunday at the launch of a 10,000-member door-to-door canvassers’ initiative under the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Osogbo. The initiative, sponsored by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is aimed at supporting Tinubu’s re-election.
The minister was represented at the event by the APC governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election in the state, Bola Oyebamiji.
Oyetola commended the large turnout of party members and said mobilisation efforts should go beyond the presidential election to include candidates for the National and State Assemblies.
“I appeal to all political leaders, interest groups, individuals and stakeholders to rise above selfish interests, personal ego and political differences. Let us demonstrate that political differences need not prevent us from pursuing a shared national objective,” he said.
“With unity of purpose, effective grassroots mobilisation and unwavering commitment, we can deliver the 1.5 million votes targeted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Osun State and secure victory for our party’s candidates at all levels.”
He noted that the Tinubu campaign is gaining momentum across the South-West, urging the canvassers to approach their assignment with dedication and selflessness.
“This gives us an enormous responsibility to ensure that the South-West delivers overwhelming votes for our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the forthcoming general election,” he said.
“While other political parties and their candidates are yet to demonstrate comparable levels of coordination and organisation across the zone, we must not take anything for granted.”
Oyetola also commended Tompolo for his commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda and for financing the door-to-door mobilisation drive, which he described as a critical campaign structure in the state.
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