The Oyo State Coordinator and State Returning Officer for the 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Primary Election in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin, has applauded the massive turnout of members of the Party across all the 351 Political Wards in the State for participating in the presidential primaries.
Senator Folarin gave the applause while addressing party members in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the Direct primary election.
He described the impressive turnout as a strong demonstration of loyalty, commitment, and confidence in the leadership of the APC, noting that such enthusiasm reflects the readiness of party members to work collectively towards greater success in the 2027 elections.
The Former Senate Leader urged them to continue communicating the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the grassroots, stressing the need for such effective communication of the administration’s policies, programmes, and developmental strides to every nook and cranny of the State.
Senator Folarin, further, assured members that the party in Oyo State would intensify efforts towards achieving at least a 35 percent improvement on the 2023 presidential election results, through strategic mobilization, stronger grassroots engagement, and sustained party unity.
Senator Folarin also preached unity, harmonisation, and reconciliation among party faithful, urging members to close ranks, put aside differences, and work together in the overall interest of the party.
He reiterated that only a united APC can consolidate on its gains, strengthen its structure, and position itself for victory in subsequent elections across Oyo State and beyond.
While expressing sadness over the recent attack by gunmen on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Senator Folarin described the incident as unfortunate, painful, and deeply disturbing.
He condemned the mass abduction and gruesome killings reported in the affected communities, while assuring residents that security agencies are working tirelessly, to rescue those in the captivity of bandits alive and restore peace and stability to the area.