Forum of Secretaries to Local Governments Endorses Makinde for President, Adekanmbi for Governor, Presents Campaign Materials

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 33 Secretaries to Local Governments in Oyo State has officially endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde for President and Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, for Governor of Oyo State.

The Forum also declared its total support for all APM candidates contesting the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise massively across the grassroots to ensure the party’s victory throughout the state.

The endorsement was announced on Wednesday during the Forum’s workshop held at the Local Government Hall, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan.

The well-attended event attracted political leaders and stakeholders, including the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, local government functionaries, party loyalists and supporters.

Speaking at the event, the Forum’s Coordinator, Hon Alice Temitope Aworele, explained that the decision to endorse Governor Makinde for President was informed by his outstanding performance, people-oriented governance and demonstrated capacity to replicate his developmental achievements at the national level.

She described Adekanmbi as a competent, experienced and people-friendly politician whose exposure and administrative experience would enable him to sustain and build on the achievements of the Makinde administration in Oyo State.

According to the Forum, Adekanmbi’s track record in public service, understanding of governance and commitment to grassroots development make him a suitable choice to lead the state from 2027.

As part of its mobilisation efforts, the Forum presented campaign posters, banners and voter education materials to Adekanmbi, demonstrating its readiness to support the APM campaign.

The group further pledged to deploy its structures across all 33 local government areas of the state for intensive door-to-door campaigns, voter sensitisation and grassroots mobilisation.

The Forum expressed confidence in the APM’s prospects in the forthcoming elections, stressing that its members had resolved to work together to secure overwhelming support for all the party’s candidates.

In his response, Adekanmbi appreciated the Forum for the endorsement and presentation of campaign materials, describing the gesture as a demonstration of confidence in the APM project and its vision for the future of Oyo State.

He assured the Forum of his commitment to inclusive governance and sustained collaboration with local government structures to promote development at the grassroots if elected governor in 2027.