The Convener of the Yayi Progressives Movement, Engr. Armstrong 'Tope Akintunde, has said the group's recent solidarity trek involving youths and students was organised to demonstrate support for the political aspirations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi).

According to Akintunde, the exercise was aimed at backing President Tinubu's expected bid for a second term in office, Governor Abiodun's reported senatorial ambition and Senator Adeola's governorship aspiration in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta, Akintunde said the movement was motivated by what it described as the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration, as well as the developmental initiatives and empowerment programmes of Governor Abiodun and Senator Adeola.

He said the solidarity trek was designed to mobilise young people to remain actively engaged in the democratic process while reaffirming their commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He said further that the solidarity trek is for the three leaders; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi).

He commended Senator Adeola for what he described as the lawmaker's contributions to youth empowerment and infrastructure development across Ogun State.

"We have every reason to support our principals because we are confident that, come 2027, they will record a landslide victory. Over the past three years, President Tinubu's reforms and Senator Yayi's track record in empowerment, infrastructure development and constituency projects have continued to inspire many young people to support their leadership," - Akintunde said.

The solidarity walk attracted scores of youths, students, party supporters and APC members, who converged at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, before embarking on a peaceful procession through major streets of Abeokuta. Participants carried banners and placards while chanting slogans in support of President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi.

Speaking at the Ake Palace alongside one of the Co-Conveners of the Yayi Progressives Movement, Hon. Kehinde Odeneye, the former two-term member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, described the exercise as peaceful and orderly. 

He commended the movement's Convener for fostering love, unity, and cohesion among its youth and student wings.

"The Youth and Students Wings of the movement have conducted this peaceful and orderly exercise under our supervision. This initiative promotes unity, encourages active political participation, and strengthens youth engagement within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.

"We also want the public to know that we remain firmly aligned with our leaders and fully support the position expressed by our Convener. They have consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership, and we are pleased to organise this exercise in support of their vision as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum," - Odeneye said.

- Oluseun Joshua 

State Media Director, Yayi Progressives Movement