The Oluyole chapter of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) has affirmed the former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Popoola Olaide, popularly known as “Settle,” as its consensus candidate for the chairmanship position ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Oyo State.
The decision was reached on Saturday at the Oluyole Local Government Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, where party leaders, stakeholders and members gathered to formally endorse the former council boss.
Also affirmed was Hon. Taofeek Ogunrinde, who emerged as the party’s consensus candidate for the position of Vice Chairman.
The affirmation effectively clears the way for Olaide Settle to return to the leadership of Oluyole Local Government as the successor of the incumbent, Engr. Olatunji, having previously served as the council’s chairman.
The exercise was conducted amid expressions of support from Engr. Olatunji and party leaders, who described the choice of Settle and his vice as a reflection of consensus and the desire to present a united front ahead of the poll.
Speaking at the event, Olatunji urged members to close ranks and work collectively for the success of the APM candidates, stressing the need for sustained grassroots mobilisation across the council’s wards.
The endorsement, according to Olatunji, is expected to further strengthen the party’s campaign structure in Oluyole as it prepares for the local government election.
“With the emergence of Olaide Settle and Ogunrinde as the consensus chairmanship and vice-chairmanship candidates respectively, attention is now going to focus on full-scale grassroots mobilisation and campaign activities across the council,” Olatunji said.
The choice of the two candidates followed consultations among party stakeholders, with leaders emphasising the importance of unity, consensus and a coordinated campaign ahead of the election.
The affirmation event also provided an opportunity for party members to reaffirm their commitment to the APM and its candidates, with calls for increased mobilisation across the council’s wards and communities.
Party leaders and stakeholders urged members to work together to translate the consensus into electoral victory, stressing that the task ahead requires a united and grassroots-driven campaign.
In his brief remarks, Settle described Olatunji as a political unifier who has demonstrated the capacity to lead without bias.
He vowed to consolidate on the recorded achievements and good governance at the grassroots under the Olatunji led administration to further build Oluyole into an enviable socioeconomic status.
He assured leaders and party stakeholders that the unity and cohesion within the party will be sustained to ensure that both party faithful and the residents of Oluyole continue to enjoy dividends of democracy in the local government.
Present at the event were Engr. Ayuba Balogun; Former Commissioner, Alhaji Nasiru Hamzat; PDP/APM Chairman, Oluyole LG, Alh. Adegbola Mukaila; immediate past PDP Chairman at the Council, Oyo state Chairman RUWASSA; Alh. Waheed Afobaje, and Hon. Olumide Akinlade; SA to the Governor Oluyole Federal Constituency, party stakeholders, Local Government party excos, Ward Chairmen, and others.
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