The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun Agboworin, on Saturday, declared that Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition deserves the collective support of political leaders, stakeholders and Nigerians.
He described the governor’s leadership experience as an asset that should be deployed at the national level.
Agboworin made the disclosure while speaking with journalists at the campaign flag-off of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) held at the Durbar Stadium, Oyo Town.
The federal lawmaker, who was among the prominent political figures at the event, said the governor’s aspiration should be seen as a collective project requiring the commitment and active participation of party members and supporters across the nation.
He noted that the governor’s years of leadership in Oyo State had provided an opportunity to demonstrate his capacity for governance, adding that such experience should attract support from those who believe in his political vision.
Agboworin said: “Governor Seyi Makinde has shown considerable commitment to the development of Oyo State. His leadership experience, political maturity and understanding of governance are qualities that should not be restricted to the state. So, his presidential ambition deserves the collective support of all of us in Oyo State and beyond.”
He stressed that supporting the governor’s ambition must go beyond public declarations, urging party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots mobilisers to translate their commitment into practical political engagement across their respective constituencies.
The lawmaker charged APM members to strengthen their structures at the ward and local government levels, describing grassroots mobilisation as critical to the party’s fortunes in the 2027 general elections.
“We must not leave anything to chance. Every party leader, stakeholder and supporter has a responsibility to mobilise the people at the grassroots. We must take our message to the wards, communities and polling units. That is how a political movement becomes stronger and more formidable,” he said.
Agboworin further urged party faithful to put aside personal interests and internal disagreements, stressing that unity, discipline and shared commitment to the party’s objectives would be essential to achieving electoral success.
He maintained that the campaign flag-off was not merely a ceremonial gathering but an opportunity to energise party members, consolidate existing support and establish a stronger connection with voters ahead of the elections.
The lawmaker also called on APM supporters to communicate the party’s vision to residents, engage the electorate constructively and demonstrate through their conduct that the movement was prepared to offer purposeful leadership.
“Politics is about the people. We must listen to them, understand their expectations and convince them through our actions and commitment. We cannot achieve much without the people, so our mobilisation must be people-oriented,” Agboworin added.
