By Priscilla Iyabo Awojuola
The quest to deepen grassroots political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered momentum in Ogun State on Friday as the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement formally launched its state chapter at the Ake Palace Arcade, Abeokuta, unveiling 26 campaign vehicles for deployment across the state’s 26 constituencies.
The initiative, organised under the leadership of its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is part of a nationwide grassroots mobilisation programme aimed at canvassing support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates.
Representing Tompolo at the occasion, a member of the national delegation, High Chief Engr. Kestin Ebimorbowie Pondi appreciated the people of Ogun State for their choice of governorship candidate and urged residents to sustain their support for President Tinubu and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Pondi explained that the delegation was in Ogun State to formally launch the movement and strengthen its grassroots mobilisation structure in support of the President’s re-election bid.
He commended the developmental projects in the state, particularly the airport project and other infrastructure initiatives, noting that the visible developments underscored the importance of sustained engagement between political leadership and the people.
He consequently challenged members and supporters of the movement to take the campaign to the doorsteps of residents, moving from household to household, community to community and village to village to communicate their message and encourage participation in the electoral process.
Speaking at the occasion, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola highlighted major infrastructure and economic development initiatives of the Tinubu administration, particularly the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway.
He drew attention to the significance of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway to Ogun State, especially its section running through the Agbara axis and other parts of Ogun West Senatorial District, noting the importance of such infrastructure to transportation, commerce and economic activities.
Adeola also referenced the proposed $7 billion Gateway Deep Seaport and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside, describing the investment initiative as another major development with the potential to expand economic opportunities, stimulate trade and create employment.
The Senator disclosed that the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement was being replicated across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, with Ogun State expected to play a significant role in the nationwide mobilisation exercise.
He revealed that the Ogun chapter was targeting two million votes, adding that the 26 campaign vehicles would be assigned to coordinators across the constituencies to facilitate effective grassroots engagement.
The Senator stressed that the vehicles must be put to proper use and assured that their deployment would be monitored throughout the campaign period. He said he would regularly demand accountability from the coordinators entrusted with the vehicles to ensure that the resources served their intended purpose.
He thanked the national leadership, organisers, party officials, and other stakeholders for their participation and support.
Earlier, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Dr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele.
In her remarks, the Deputy Governor thanked the movement for the presentation of the campaign vehicles and acknowledged President Tinubu’s contributions to the state.
She expressed confidence in the administration’s development agenda and encouraged continued support for the President, and other APC candidates.
Among the national officers and dignitaries at the occasion were the National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel; the Ogun State Coordinator of the movement, Hon. Omolaja Bamgboye; Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola; and the Ogun State APC Chairman, Alhaji Yemi Sanusi, alongside other party leaders and stakeholders. political preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
The launch signals the commencement of a coordinated grassroots mobilisation programme in Ogun State, with the movement expected to extend its activities to communities, villages, and wards across the state as political preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
