Akure – Women wing of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State, has declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced on Monday during the GMT Women's Endorsement Programme held at the state capital in Akure.
The event attracted thousands of party members from the state's 18 local government areas, including lawmakers, party leaders, and women coordinators.
Speaking at the programme, the GMT State Women Leader, Mrs. Olamide Falana, described the movement as a platform dedicated to promoting women's participation and leadership within the APC.
She also commended the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his role in strengthening the party in Ondo State following the last governorship election.
Falana stressed that the advancement of Nigerian women is vital to national development and reaffirmed the group's commitment to President Tinubu's second-term ambition.
"Our support for President Bola Tinubu is unwavering. It is about securing a better future for our daughters and sisters. Women must rise, participate actively in politics, and work towards the re-election of our President in 2027," she said.
She urged women to become more actively involved in politics, emphasizing that their voices should be heard at the ward, local government, and constituency levels.
Earlier, the Ondo State Director-General of GMT, Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, said the programme was designed to promote transformative leadership and encourage greater participation of women in governance.
According to him, the movement's empowerment and medical outreach initiatives are intended to equip women with the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to contribute meaningfully to governance and the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Ogunleye commended women leaders across the state for their commitment to the success of the programme, noting that their efforts had continued to strengthen the party.
Also speaking, the State Secretary of GMT, Rasheed Badmus, praised the women for their active participation in party activities and lauded Dr. Tunji-Ojo for his empowerment programmes across the state.
He urged party members to remain united ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that there was "no vacancy in Aso Rock" while reaffirming support for President Tinubu's re-election.
In his goodwill message, Akoni Ifabiyi Olatunji, a member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, said democracy cannot thrive when women are underrepresented in governance.
He argued that societies with higher levels of female political participation tend to record greater investments in healthcare, education, clean water, and social welfare.
Ifabiyi also called for the implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy in political appointments and elective positions to enhance women's representation.
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