The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths has embarked on a solidarity walk in Ijebu Ode to demonstrate support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The walk, which drew a large crowd of party faithful and supporters from across the state, commenced at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium and moved through major streets of the town. Participants carried banners, placards, and party flags in support of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Abiodun’s developmental strides in Ogun State.

Speaking with newsmen, the National President of the APC Youth League, Comrade Olamide Lawal, described February 11 as a significant date in Ogun State politics. He recalled that on February 11, 2019, supporters of Governor Dapo Abiodun were allegedly attacked at the stadium but noted that despite the challenges, the governor emerged victorious.

“Since 2020, we have continued to mark this day with various empowerment programmes and freedom walks. Despite all odds, Governor Dapo Abiodun emerged victorious, even in 2023,” Lawal said.

He added, “Today, we have decided that for a leader who has done so much, Ogun youths must show genuine love and unwavering support for President Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun. On the President’s mandate we stand, and we will continue to mobilise and sensitise our youths to let people know what the government is doing.

“We are adopting an evangelism approach to instil confidence in our youths. As you can see, we walked round the streets of Ijebu Ode boldly because the government has performed creditably well. The youths are influenced not by anything else but by the performance of President Tinubu and Governor Abiodun. In the history of Ogun State, the governor remains the best by far. We will continue to support and stand by him.”

Also speaking, the Gateway State Coordinator of the APC Youth League in Ogun State, Fayomi Yunus, said the solidarity walk was organised to reaffirm the youths’ commitment to both leaders.

“Ogun APC youths are here today to show that we stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. We believe in their vision and leadership, and we are committed to supporting policies that will move our state and nation forward,” he said.

Comrade Oluwafemi Ajayi, National President of the National Association of Ogun State Students, expressed satisfaction with ongoing reforms at the federal level and the infrastructural and economic initiatives of the state government.

He noted that Governor Abiodun’s administration has continued to prioritise youth empowerment, job creation, and infrastructural development across the state.

- Story from NUJ, Ogun-East Independent Chapel