Ondo APC elders back Tunji-Ojo

Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Movement for Tinubu has thrown its weight behind Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as the driving force behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in Ondo State.

The group, led by its Coordinator, Otunba Agboola Kelly, urged APC members to unite behind Tunji-Ojo’s efforts, which aligned with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s leadership.

In a statement, the elders dismissed speculations about Tunji-Ojo’s initiatives as malicious attempts to undermine his contributions.

They described his support for groups such as Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, Asiwaju Mandate Group and PBAT Continuity Project as a strategic masterstroke.

The group noted that Tunji-Ojo’s leadership delivered an unmatched 81.2 per cent vote share in Akoko North-West during the 2024 governorship election, proving his prowess.

They debunked claims that Tunji-Ojo failed to consult Governor Aiyedatiwa, saying their partnership powered the 2024 victory.

The elders warned detractors to desist from fuelling division, urging APC members to engage Governor Aiyedatiwa directly with any concern.

The movement expressed confidence that Tunji-Ojo’s strategy would deliver over 80 per cent voter turnout, surpassing the 2023 record of 67 per cent.

It affirmed its commitment to working with Tunji-Ojo to deliver a historic mandate for Tinubu in 2027, vowing Ondo would not weaken APC’s national chain.