By Henry Ojelu
Hundreds of youths and students yesterday staged a solidarity trek in Abeokuta, Ogun State, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally, organised by the Yayi Progressives Movement, saw participants march through major streets of the state capital after converging at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, carrying banners and placards while chanting slogans in support of the three All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders.
Addressing participants at the Ake Palace, the Convener of the movement, Engr. Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, said the solidarity trek was organised to demonstrate support for President Tinubu’s expected second-term bid, Governor Abiodun’s reported senatorial ambition and Senator Adeola’s governorship aspiration in Ogun State.
Akintunde said the mobilisation was inspired by what the group described as the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration, as well as the developmental and empowerment programmes of Governor Abiodun and Senator Adeola.
According to him, the initiative was also aimed at encouraging youths to participate actively in the democratic process while reaffirming their commitment to the APC.
He commended Senator Adeola for his contributions to youth empowerment and infrastructure development across the state.
“We have every reason to support our principals because we are confident that, come 2027, they will record a landslide victory. Over the past three years, President Tinubu’s reforms and Senator Yayi’s track record in empowerment, infrastructure development and constituency projects have continued to inspire many young people to support their leadership,” Akintunde said.
Also speaking, Co-Convener of the movement and former member of the House of Representatives, Kehinde Odeneye, described the solidarity trek as peaceful and orderly.
Odeneye said the exercise reflected the commitment of the movement’s youth and student wings to promoting unity, political participation and greater engagement within the APC.
“The Youth and Students Wings of the movement have conducted this peaceful and orderly exercise under our supervision. This initiative promotes unity, encourages active political participation and strengthens youth engagement within the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State.
“We also want the public to know that we remain firmly aligned with our leaders and fully support the position expressed by our Convener. They have consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership, and we are pleased to organise this exercise in support of their vision as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum,” he said.
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