Ondo APC Elders Movement vow massive mobilisation to secure 1.5 million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Movement has vowed to intensify efforts to boost voter turnout and unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that democratic participation is critical to shaping the state’s political future.
Speaking at a meeting of the group in Akure on Monday, the Chairman of the Movement, Senator Nimbe Farunkanmi, said the elders were determined to ensure cohesion within the APC, adding that the group’s priority was to mobilise citizens to actively take part in the electoral process.
Farunkanmi noted that the Elders Movement, comprising senior party figures, would continue to speak with one voice to prevent internal crises and guarantee unity of purpose. He maintained that the structure was working towards securing massive support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Also addressing the meeting, party leader Mr. Jamiu Ekungba stressed the importance of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He urged residents to register and obtain their voter cards, describing participation as the foundation of credible democracy.
You know, in the last election, we tried it and we were able to achieve it because for the governor to win 366,000 votes was unusual. So as somebody has said, we are going to deliver 1.5 million votes to Tinubu and it is possible because currently registered voter in those states is 1.9 million, Ekungba said.
He explained that the key challenge was low voter turnout, and the elders’ plan was to encourage citizens to participate massively in the electoral process.
This is elders’ movement for Tinubu continuity, and this is not a case of I am a support group. This type of meeting is going to be held at the local government, the wards, and the units for Tinubu’s re-election, he added.
The meeting, which brought together senior party stakeholders, reflects broader concerns about the need to strengthen democratic participation in Nigeria, as political actors face the dual challenge of mobilising citizens while ensuring that elections remain free, fair, and inclusive.
Edited by Aremu Toyeebaht
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