Hundreds of ADC Members, Former Assembly Aspirant Hon. Bashiru Babatunde Join APM in Ibadan North West, Declare Support for Makinde, Adekanmbi

Former House of Assembly aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ibadan North West Local Government, Hon. Bashiru Babatunde Rasheed, popularly known as BBR, has officially defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), alongside hundreds of his supporters.

The defection took place yesterday during an official declaration at the Ibadan North West Local Government meeting, where Hon. Bashiru Babatunde Rasheed was received alongside members of the BBR Group Chairman, Hon. Mutiu Razaq, who also serves as Chairman of Oopo Yeosa Market.

The event was attended by the BBR Group Secretary, Adebayo Zainab, as well as coordinators and other prominent members of the group.

The coordinators of the BBR Group present at the meeting included Adekunle Aare, Hammed Yisau, Olayinka Rilwan, Hassan Biliamin, Adebayo Adesina, Bashiru Afeez, Kehinde Quadri, Aremu Ayisat, Hassan Amidu, Morouf Mutiyat, and Arojoj oye Amos.

BBR Commends Makinde, Declares Support for APM Candidates

Speaking during the declaration, Hon. Bashiru Babatunde Rasheed commended the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his commitment to good governance, infrastructural development, and people-oriented leadership across the state.

He expressed his readiness to work with the APM and mobilise grassroots support for the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

BBR declared his support for the following candidates:

– Seyi Makinde – Presidential Candidate
– Bimbo Adekanmbi – Oyo State Governorship Candidate
– Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide (Odidiomo) – Oyo South Senatorial Candidate
– Fagbemi – Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West Federal Constituency Representative Candidate
– Gbolahan Ibikunle – Ibadan North West State Constituency House of Assembly Candidate
– Ganiy Abiodun Omotosho – Ibadan North West Local Government Chairmanship Candidate
– All APM Councillorship Candidates across the various wards in the 2027 elections.

He reaffirmed his commitment to mobilising grassroots support for the APM, stressing the importance of unity, effective leadership, and collective efforts towards the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.

BBR Appreciates Political Leaders, APM Stakeholders

Hon. Bashiru Babatunde Rasheed also expressed appreciation to several political leaders and stakeholders for their support and contributions to the political development of Ibadan North West and Oyo State.

Those appreciated included Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, Hon Remi Ayodele, Alhaji Rahmon Adepoju, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North West Local Government; the Senior Assistant to the Governor, Hon. Alhaji Labule Ishola; Hon. Lukman Alaga Mewa; the APM Local Government Chairman, Hon. Fantola and the entire leadership and members of the APM.

The declaration marks a significant development in the political landscape of Ibadan North West, as BBR and his supporters join the APM to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure and prepare for the 2027 general elections.