By Ade Oyeyemi
Women leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State have pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation across the state to secure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 and strengthen support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The state APC Woman Leader, Princess Iji Ayeola, gave the assurance during a women stakeholders’ engagement and town hall meeting held at the Dr Olusegun Mimiko Entertainment Centre, popularly known as The Dome, in Akure.
The event, organised under the Ondo State Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0 with the theme, ‘From Reforms to Prosperity’, also featured an empowerment programme for women.
Ayeola said the gathering was organised to unite women across the state, provide empowerment opportunities and showcase what she described as the achievements of the Tinubu and Aiyedatiwa administrations.
She described the initiative as a project of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, aimed at improving women’s welfare, promoting inclusion and making them feel valued in society.
The APC woman leader said women in the state were prepared to play active roles in the campaign for Tinubu’s second term, stressing that their participation would be critical to the party’s electoral fortunes.
She expressed support for the President, citing various government interventions which she said had improved the welfare of women, children, teachers and elderly citizens.
Ayeola also identified the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and other empowerment programmes as initiatives providing opportunities for Nigerians, particularly young people and women.
“We love the President because he has been making us happy. He has done so much for women and has also supported our children, teachers and the elderly. We are coming out to demonstrate our appreciation for his efforts,” she said.
She equally declared the support of APC women for Aiyedatiwa, urging party members to close ranks behind the governor and sustain their loyalty to the President.
Ayeola called on women across the state to embrace unity, mutual support and confidence in their abilities, urging them to remain committed to their personal and collective aspirations.
She also encouraged them to sustain prayers for the nation’s leaders, noting that their support and prayers were important to the success of government and the country.
