Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a leading aspirant for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, has officially picked up the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, signaling a formal step in his bid to contest the governorship race.
The forms were obtained on his behalf at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja by his political associate, Hon. James Adeleke, former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government.
The development reflects Agbaje’s readiness to once again present himself for service, building on his previous engagements as a two-time gubernatorial aspirant under the party in Oyo State.
He is a consistent figure within the APC, whose approach to leadership remains people-centered, with a focus on inclusiveness and engagement across different segments of the state.
Barr. Akeem Agbaje, who has maintained a visible presence within the party over the years, is regarded by many stakeholders as a unifying figure, with relationships that cut across various tendencies within the APC in Oyo State.
The move to pick up the nomination forms is seen as part of the early preparations ahead of the party’s primary process, as aspirants begin to formalize their intentions in line with the party’s guidelines.
[…] Oyo 2027: Akeem Agbaje Picks APC Gubernatorial Form ”I call on every Nigerian worker, whether you wear a tie or a hard hat, whether you sit behind a desk or stand behind a counter, to recommit yourself to the values of excellence, integrity, and diligence. The future of this nation is built, brick by brick, by the daily decisions of millions of hardworking Nigerians who choose to give their best even when circumstances tempt them to give less.” Barr Agbaje also used the occasion to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s recent efforts to improve the welfare of Nigerian workers, specifically praising the President’s implementation of salary increases and welfare-driven policies designed to cushion the economic pressures faced by workers nationwide. Describing the Renewed Hope Agenda as a national call to action, Agbaje urged workers across Oyo State and Nigeria to plug into the President’s reform programme with higher productivity, stronger professional ethics, and a renewed commitment to best practices. The 2027 Oyo gubernatorial aspirant concluded with a personal pledge to the workers of Oyo State, promising that their welfare would be a cornerstone of his administration if given the mandate to govern. […]