2027: Adekanmbi Tells Alli to Prepare Concession Speech, Insists on Inevitable Victory

…As APM candidate dismisses APC’s criticism of campaign rally, insists Oyo voters are behind his ambition

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has challenged his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, to begin preparing his concession speech ahead of the February 6, 2027 governorship election.

Adekanmbi expressed confidence in his electoral chances following what he described as the successful flag-off of the APM governorship campaign held at Durbar Stadium, Oyo, on Saturday.

The APM candidate, according to the party’s campaign council, said he was looking forward to receiving a congratulatory message from Alli, insisting that the APC candidate could not escape defeat at the polls.

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Co-Director, Media and Publicity of the Oyo State APM Campaign Council (OYSACC).

The campaign council also dismissed the reaction of the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) to the APM rally, describing its criticism of the event as an exercise in political self-deception.

OYSACC faulted SSACO’s claim that the rally recorded poor attendance, insisting that the event attracted tens of thousands of supporters, party faithful, community leaders, youths and women from different parts of the state.

According to the council, the turnout at the rally reflected the growing acceptance of the APM and Adekanmbi’s candidacy across Oyo State, adding that no amount of propaganda could diminish what it described as the historic success of the event.

The council further accused the APC campaign organisation of displaying panic and political insecurity over Adekanmbi’s growing popularity, arguing that its reaction to the rally betrayed its concern about the changing political landscape in the state.

It maintained that the enthusiasm displayed at the campaign flag-off was a reflection of the goodwill generated by Governor Seyi Makinde’s developmental achievements and the confidence of the electorate in Adekanmbi’s competence and vision.

OYSACC also challenged SSACO to focus on presenting its policies and solutions to issues such as employment, infrastructure, security, agriculture and economic growth rather than engaging in arguments over attendance figures.

The campaign council, however, reiterated its commitment to an issue-based campaign, saying it would continue to engage voters and present its programmes ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

It expressed confidence that the massive turnout at the Oyo rally was an indication of growing support for Adekanmbi across the state.