Get Guardian on Google… Ondo campaign rally crowd reflects Tunji-Ojo’s commitment to Tinubu’s reelection – Ijabiyi
… Attributes turnout to sustained, organised ward-level mobilisation
Former Governor Olusegun Mimiko and Senator Adams Oshiomhole have described the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as a shining example of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to rewarding merit and delivering good governance to Nigerians.
The former governors of Ondo and Edo State singled out Tunji-Ojo for praise at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally held on Wednesday at the Akure Township Stadium in Akure, Ondo State capital.
Mimiko, who recently moved to APC, told the crowd that the minister’s performance has validated the president’s decision to appoint him, urging residents of the state to repay Tinubu’s goodwill with massive votes in the 2027 general elections.
He assured the president that all leaders of the party in the state would work as a team to deliver the three senatorial districts for the APC and ensure that all candidates emerge victorious.
The former governor urged party supporters not to relent in their efforts, emphasising that Ondo State must reciprocate the president’s appointment of three ministers, including Tunji-Ojo, whose impact, he said, is being felt across the country.
On his part, Oshiomhole hailed the youthful energy and competence of the Interior Minister, stating that Tunji-Ojo’s performance is proof that the president made the right choice in assembling his cabinet and that the administration is committed to harnessing the potential of young Nigerians.
The rally also featured participation from the Progressive Mandate Forum, a statewide platform established by Tunji-Ojo to coordinate his followers and take the Tinubu message to the grassroots.
Chief Demola Ijabiyi, the forum’s state chairman, attributed the large turnout of the minister’s supporters to sustained organisation and mobilisation across local governments and wards.
“The Forum’s participation reflects BTO’s commitment to translating support for President Tinubu into an organised grassroots campaign capable of delivering votes. What you see here today is the result of months of hard work by our members across the state.
“The rally drew national party leaders, governors, and thousands of supporters and also underscored the growing political influence of Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose supporters dominated the crowd in a striking display of grassroots mobilisation.”
