2027: Why Osun APC endorsed Tinubu for second term – Oyetola - Punch Newspapers

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Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and state leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, explained the party's endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The endorsement was formally announced at a reception on February 14 at Freedom Park in Osogbo, attended by party stalwarts and supporters. A statement issued by Oyetola's Special Adviser, Bolaji Akinola, said the endorsement was based on Tinubu's performance, courage and vision, highlighting fiscal and monetary reforms. The event also welcomed five federal lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, signalling increased party cohesion ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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Reported by 3 sources: Punch Nigeria, The Nation, new_telegraph. Also confirmed by Leadership. Also confirmed by businessday.