Egbeda ALGON Chairman, Sanda Hails Massive Turnout, Defections as APM Thank You Tour Hits Egbeda

The Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Oyo State, Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele, has described the massive turnout of party faithful, supporters and the wave of defections recorded during the Allied People’s Movement (APM) Statewide Thank You Tour in Egbeda as a strong indication of the party’s growing acceptance across Oyo State.

Hon. Oyedele made the statement on Tuesday while hosting the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Abimbola (Bimbo) Adekanmbi, alongside his running mate, Engr. Muftau Open-Salawu, during the party’s Thank You Tour to Egbeda Local Government.

He commended the people of Egbeda for the warm reception accorded to the candidates and praised party leaders, members and supporters for their unwavering loyalty to the APM. According to him, the impressive turnout and the influx of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reflect the growing confidence of the people in the party’s vision for a better Oyo State.

Oyedele noted that the calibre of individuals joining the APM further demonstrates the party’s credibility, inclusive leadership and increasing grassroots appeal.

“Today’s event has once again demonstrated that the people of Egbeda are ready to identify with a movement driven by sincerity, development and the collective interest of Oyo State. The influx of new members into our party is a strong signal that the APM continues to gain momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election,” he said.

The ALGON Chairman assured Hon. Adekanmbi and Engr. Open-Salawu of the continued support of the people of Egbeda, pledging that party leaders and stakeholders would intensify grassroots mobilisation to secure a resounding victory for the APM in the 2027 general elections.

He also expressed appreciation to the governorship candidate and his running mate for taking the Thank You Tour to the grassroots, describing the initiative as a demonstration of humility, gratitude and genuine commitment to engaging directly with the people.

The event also featured the formal reception of defectors from the APC and ADC into the APM, alongside party executives, ward leaders, women and youth groups, community stakeholders and supporters, all of whom reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the party’s structure and expanding its grassroots presence across Egbeda Local Government.If you’d like, I can also rewrite this in a more newspaper-style report or as a press release.