Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Olabode Omoyele, has launched a ₦100 million empowerment programme for residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda. The initiative was unveiled under the Olabode Humanitarian Foundation and targets all 13 wards of the LGA. Omoyele said the programme reflects both his personal commitment to community development and a strategic effort to strengthen APC structures at the grassroots.
Speaking at the event, he linked the exercise to his desire to support President Tinubu’s efforts to improve the lives of Nigerians, noting that vulnerable groups such as widows, farmers, youths, and women were selected as beneficiaries. Items distributed included 1,000 bags of rice weighing 10kg each, ₦10,000 cash grants for 1,000 widows, spraying pumps, herbicides, more than 1,000 cutlasses, and various cash support to youths, men, and women.
“This is more than empowerment; it is about building trust, creating opportunities, and ensuring that our people see tangible results from our leadership. It is my personal investment in the future of our community and the continuity of Mr President’s developmental agenda,” Omoyele said at the event. He applauded President Tinubu for ongoing reforms across sectors and encouraged residents to rally behind the administration.
“At this moment in our country, Mr President deserves our support and prayers as he makes efforts to end insecurity in some parts of the country. I also urge our people to be security conscious. Security should be everyone’s business, and I believe this challenging time will soon be over,” he added. Omoyele also praised the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for strengthening APC structures in Ondo State. He highlighted initiatives such as the Asiwaju Mandate Group and the PBAT Continuity Project, describing Tunji-Ojo as a key partner in sustaining the President’s vision.
A major highlight of the event was the official launch of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Continuity Project in Ondo State. The project is led by its Director-General, Pastor Femi Agagu, a former Commissioner for Education and ex-Chief of Staff to late Governor Olusegun Agagu.
The programme attracted several influential APC figures, including former Secretary to the State Government Princess Catherine Oladunni Odu; House of Representatives member Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin; Muyiwa Asagunla; Ifedayo Iji; Basorun Tony Meduoye; Nimbe Tawose; Afolabi Iwalewa; Dr Morenike Alaka; and other party leaders.
Political observers say the scale of Omoyele’s intervention, coupled with his alignment with national and state leadership, positions him as a rising political force in Ondo State and an important player in APC’s build-up to 2027.
