AMG Women’s Wing Holds Sensitisation Programme In Ondo South, Reaffirms Commitment To Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

The Asiwaju Mandate Group, AMG, Women’s Wing, on Tuesday, held a sensitisation programme in the Ondo South Senatorial District of the State, reaffirming its commitment to the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

The event brought together women leaders, coordinators, and members of the AMG from all six local government areas of the senatorial district, with a strong call for unity, mobilisation, and grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking at the event, the State Women Coordinator of AMG and former Commissioner, Hon. Yetunde Adeyanju, expressed appreciation to the leadership of the group and commended the women for their steadfastness and courage despite intimidation and harassment.

She stated that the purpose of the gathering was to sensitise women across the state on the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, emphasising that the women of Ondo State must take the lead in mobilising massive support for his victory.

Hon. Adeyanju lauded President Tinubu for his numerous developmental projects in Ondo State and across the country, as well as his empowerment initiatives that have positively impacted women through various federal schemes.

She also commended the Minister of Interior and convener of AMG, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his people-oriented leadership and continuous support for women in Ondo State. She described him as “a Minister with a human face, ever willing to listen and always ready to help,” adding that his stabilising role within the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State cannot be overemphasised.

The women, in unison, offered prayers for the Minister’s continued success in office and in all his endeavours.

Hon. Adeyanju reaffirmed that as the AMG State Women Coordinator, her mandate is to ensure that every woman in Ondo State votes for the APC and President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. She disclosed that the AMG Women’s Wing would intensify its campaigns across the nooks and crannies of the State, with ward-level meetings and grassroots engagements to guarantee overwhelming victory for the President.

The women’s gathering unanimously endorsed President Tinubu’s re-election bid, pledging total commitment to the cause.

In their remarks, several speakers at the event commended the Minister of Interior for his steadfastness in strengthening the APC in Ondo State, noting that through his influence and grassroots connections, many individuals from opposition parties have joined the APC. They said, “At a time when some are busy setting up new political movements to lure members away, BTO has ensured that APC members are comfortable where they are and is bringing new members into the fold in droves.”

In his address, the Director General of AMG, Asiwaju Olumuyiwa Asagunla, applauded the State Women Coordinator and the entire women’s structure for their passion and loyalty to the AMG movement. He conveyed greetings from the convener, Dr. Tunji-Ojo, reiterating that AMG was birthed to propagate the achievements of President Tinubu and ensure his overwhelming re-election victory in 2027.

He recalled that Ondo State delivered 63.86% of votes for President Tinubu in the 2023 election, expressing confidence that through sustained mobilisation and dedication, the figure would rise to over 90% in 2027.

According to him, “AMG was not established for rhetoric but for results, and that is why since its inauguration in 2024, we have not relented in our grassroots mobilisation across all senatorial districts.”

The event was graced by prominent members of the AMG, including the Chairman, Leaders Council, Senator Yele Omogunwa; Ondo State Commissioner at the NDDC, Hon. Otito Atikase; Deputy DG, Ondo South, Hon. Afolabi Iwalewa; and AMG Secretary, Hon. Corporal Nanaopri Esq., among others.

Also in attendance were coordinators and stakeholders from all six local government areas of Ondo South Senatorial District, alongside party leaders, community women, and loyal supporters of President Tinubu’s mandate.

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Owo Youths Slam APC Spokesman Over “Disrespect” To Deputy Governor, Demand Unity In Local Politics

...call on Ondo APC leadership to restore discipline in Owo chapter

A fresh crisis is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owo Local Government Area as the Progressive Youth Forum (PYF), Owo, has accused the party’s local Publicity Secretary, Dr. Idowu Ojo, of disrespecting the office of the Deputy Governor and promoting division within the ranks of the party.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday and signed by the forum, the youths expressed deep concern over what they described as reckless conduct and unguarded utterances by certain political actors in Owo, alleging that such actions are eroding the values and unity that have long defined the town’s politics.

The group particularly condemned Dr. Ojo’s recent press release, which they said deliberately rearranged recognition by placing appointees before the Deputy Governor in an appreciation message, an act they described as a calculated insult meant to ridicule the number two citizen of the state, who hails from Owo.

According to the PYF, the move was not an error but a deliberate attempt to sow discord and undermine the office of the Deputy Governor before the public.

“What we are witnessing is not mere politics; it is a systematic erosion of respect, hierarchy, and the collective values that have long bound us together as a people,” the statement read in part.

The group accused certain individuals within the APC of prioritizing personal ambition and blind loyalty to political benefactors over the collective interest of Owo and its people.

“Owo youths will not stand by while political jobbers trade our unity for crumbs of temporary favour. We reject the politics of worship, the politics of puppetry, and the politics of division disguised as loyalty,” the forum declared.

The youths also called on the leadership of the APC in Ondo State to take urgent steps to restore order and discipline within the Owo chapter before this cancer of disrespect eats deep into the foundation of local politics, warning that the current situation could harm the party’s electoral chances in future polls.

Reaffirming their loyalty to the ideals of unity and progress, the PYF reminded party members that Owo’s political heritage was built on integrity, intellect, and courage which are values championed by figures like the late Pa Adekunle Ajasin and the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.

“Owo has always been known for political sophistication, not servitude. We cannot allow the sacrifices of our forebears to be tarnished by a handful of opportunists seeking validation through mischief,” the statement added.

The forum concluded with a firm declaration that enough of the division, enough of the manipulation, and enough of the disrespect. It demanded a return to decency, dialogue, and the pursuit of the common good, stating that Owo is greater than any individual and that history will not be kind to those who trade her peace for their personal ambition.

The Ondo APC leadership has yet to issue an official response to the concerns raised by the youth group as of the time of filing this report.

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Aiyedatiwa Under Fire As PDP Condemns Political Exploitation Of Students

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of presiding over the steady collapse of the education sector in the state, describing his recent pronouncement at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, as another empty promise meant to exploit students for political gain.

In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Barr. Jolade Aladetan, the PDP said the governor’s appearance at the institution’s Convocation ceremony on Saturday was yet another publicity stunt lacking sincerity and substance. The party recalled that about 18 months ago, Aiyedatiwa publicly announced the approval of ₦1.2 billion for projects at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OAUSTECH), but to date, not a single kobo has been released and no project has materialized.

Aladetan noted that this recurring pattern of unfulfilled promises has become the defining character of Aiyedatiwa’s administration. He lamented that tertiary institutions across the state are now symbols of neglect, poor funding, and infrastructural decay, while lecturers remain demoralized and students continue to learn under deplorable conditions. He added that instead of addressing these deep-rooted challenges, the governor has resorted to using schools and students as tools for political image laundering.

The PDP condemned what it described as deliberate deception and insensitivity by the current administration, accusing Aiyedatiwa of chasing headlines and photo opportunities rather than providing genuine leadership. The party said the governor’s approach to education has eroded the state’s once enviable academic reputation and endangered the future of thousands of young people.

“The future of Ondo State depends on the strength of its schools, not on empty promises or political theatrics,” Aladetan said. “Governor Aiyedatiwa’s failure to back his words with action has become a clear demonstration of misplaced priorities and disregard for the future of our youths. The people of Ondo deserve better.”

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