Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Friday hosted a special meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders Caucus in the state as part of renewed efforts to consolidate party strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, which took place at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Akure, brought together statutory members of the state’s party caucus under the leadership of the Governor. It is a step toward replicating the structure of the party’s National Caucus at the state level.
In his address following an interactive session, Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized the need for unity within the party, expressing confidence in the APC’s continued dominance in the state.
He noted that the State Caucus would now meet regularly, reinforcing the supremacy of the party and calling on all groups within the APC in Ondo to operate under its established leadership.
The Governor also briefed the caucus on key developments initiated by his administration since assuming full leadership in February 2025, highlighting grassroots-focused initiatives.
He revealed the National Economic Council’s approval of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, a new initiative aimed at expanding development projects to the ward level across Nigeria.
At the close of the meeting, party leaders gave their unanimous backing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid by launching a support platform named ‘Ondo State for Tinubu 2027’.
To coordinate the activities of the new structure, the caucus appointed the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, and the State APC Secretary, Mrs. Roseline Okafor, as secretariat coordinators.
Among the key attendees were Deputy Governor Dr. Olayide Adelami and former deputy governors Alhaji Ali Olanusi and Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo. Senators Jide Ipinsagba (Ondo North) and Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central) were present, alongside former lawmakers such as Senators Titus Olupitan and Remi Okunrinboye.
The legislative arm was also represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, and former Speakers Kenneth Olawale, Victor Olabimtan, and Bamidele Oleyeloogun. Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu and former Deputy Speakers Dare Emiola and Abayomi Akinruntan were also in attendance.
Serving members of the House of Representatives at the event included Hon. Abiola Makinde, Hon. Derin Adesida, and Hon. Jimi Odimayo. They were joined by former lawmakers Ifedayo Abegunde, Gbenga Elegbeleye, Kolawole Babatunde, and Tajudeen Adefisoye.
APC State Chairman Engr. Ade Adetimehin led the party’s leadership to the meeting. Former chairpersons of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Mrs. Jumoke Ajasin-Anifowose and Ambassador Sola Iji, also attended.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the meeting, the member representing Akure North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Derin Adesida, explained that the gathering was enshrined in the APC constitution to enable leaders to meet and deliberate on the party’s future.
Also speaking, APC chieftain, Ambassador Sola Iji, noted that the constitutional caucus meeting is primarily reserved for top echelons of the party, commending the Governor for conveying the meeting.
Similarly, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde applauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for his proactive leadership and foresight in steering the party in the right direction, as well as his commitment to the rapid development of the state.
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