The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, has intensified his grassroots mobilisation campaign in Ipokia Local Government Area, engaging market men and women, farmers and youth groups ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Taiwo, during separate engagements held at Yayi Hall, Idiroko, appealed to stakeholders across the various sectors to remain united in their support for the APC and mobilise voters for the party’s candidates across all levels.
At the meeting with market men and women as well as farmers, the APC Chairman in Ipokia Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Agbetokun, urged participants to take the party’s message to their associations, families and communities, stressing the need for sustained grassroots mobilisation.
The Director-General of the APC Campaign Council in Ipokia, Hon. Sikirat Ajibola, also called on eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate actively in the electoral process.
She particularly urged market women to use their networks to encourage eligible voters to come out and vote, describing grassroots participation as critical to strengthening their voice and influence in governance.
The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Angel Adelaja, highlighted various agricultural interventions implemented by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, noting that farmers in the area had benefited from government programmes.
Adelaja also acknowledged Taiwo’s contributions to efforts aimed at supporting the agricultural community, expressing confidence that his election would provide an opportunity to further advance the interests of farmers.
Responding, Taiwo thanked the market community and farmers for their continued support, urging them to convert their support into votes for the APC.
He said voting for APC candidates across the ballot would amount to supporting the developmental efforts of the Abiodun administration, while also backing the emergence of a credible Ogun West candidate as the next governor of the state.
Taiwo urged residents to participate massively in the elections scheduled for January 16 and February 6, stressing that the opportunity for Ogun West to produce the next governor would require unity, commitment and strong voter participation.
The mobilisation received a symbolic boost when the Iyaloja-General of Ipokia Local Government led market men and women in a solidarity song in honour of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and the APC.
The Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Ipokia chapter, Mr. Jacob, commended the state government’s efforts toward improving farmers’ welfare while appealing for additional interventions to support agricultural production.
He declared that members of the association had resolved to support and vote for APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Former APC Chairman in Ipokia, Hon. Taye Whepetoji, also urged party supporters to remain united and mobilise eligible voters across the local government.
Taiwo Addresses Youth Grievances
In a separate engagement, Taiwo met with the Coalition of Youth Bases of Idiroko (CYBI), where youth leaders raised concerns about accessibility, employment opportunities and empowerment initiatives.
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Fasasi Oladipupo appreciated Taiwo for engaging the group but expressed dissatisfaction over what he described as a prolonged lack of access to the candidate and limited benefits from employment and empowerment opportunities.
Despite the concerns, Fasasi reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to supporting and voting for APC candidates.
The APC Chairman in Ipokia, Agbetokun, appealed to the youth leaders to remain committed to the party, assuring them that more opportunities would be made available.
Taiwo, in his response, acknowledged the concerns raised by the youth leaders and apologised for any past actions or omissions that may have caused dissatisfaction.
He recalled the support of the youth bases since 2018 and assured them that future employment opportunities would be channelled through the CYBI leadership to ensure better coordination and wider participation.
He also urged the youth leaders to sustain their mobilisation for the APC and ensure that members of their various groups participate in the elections.
Speaking at the end of the meeting, one of the CYBI leaders, Alhaji Bakai, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, pledging that the coalition would intensify its mobilisation for the APC.
Bakai, however, appealed to Taiwo to strengthen employment-generation initiatives for residents of Ipokia, particularly members of the youth coalition.
The engagements highlighted the growing importance of grassroots consultation, stakeholder inclusion and youth participation as political parties intensify mobilisation across Ipokia Local Government ahead of the elections.
