A mammoth crowd of supporters, party leaders, and stakeholders on Sunday witnessed the formal declaration of Hon. Engr. Remi Oseni for the Oyo South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The declaration, held in Ibadan, drew attendees from across the nine local government areas that make up Oyo South — Ibadan North, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan North-East, Ido, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, and Ibarapa North. Supporters clad in campaign vests and bearing banners thronged the venue, chanting solidarity songs as the federal lawmaker announced his next political move.
Oseni, who currently represents Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, told the gathering that his ambition was driven by “purpose, sacrifice and responsibility” rather than personal advancement.
“It started as a movement through God’s grace, but today, it has become a household name across the state. What once looked ordinary has transformed into an unstoppable movement for justice, equity and a better life for our people,” Oseni said.
He noted that the meeting was convened to review progress, strengthen internal cohesion ahead of 2027, and formally communicate his senatorial ambition.
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“As your leader and servant, it is my duty to inform you of my next political path so that together we can align our vision, our strategy and our resources towards its realisation. I seek your prayers, your support and your endorsement,” he told the crowd.
Oseni maintained that his approach to politics has always been anchored on service. “I have not come with entitlement or pride, but with purpose. Politics for me has never been about personal glory; it has always been about service and sacrifice. Leadership is not about position, but about responsibility,” he said.
“I have served well, and I am prepared to serve more. My mission has always been to make life meaningful and more enjoyable for our people, and that will not change regardless of the office I occupy.”
He listed his interventions in office to include road construction, school and hospital projects, scholarships, payment of school fees, and empowerment programmes for youths, women, traders and artisans.
“I have not been a silent occupant of the National Assembly; I have actively contributed to motions and policies that benefit our people,” he added, citing motions on road maintenance funding and improved healthcare access for patients with critical illnesses.
The lawmaker said his political movement, described as a mobilisation platform for development, now has structures across all 33 local government areas of Oyo State. He pledged that the structure would play a key role in supporting the All Progressives Congress in future elections and expanding opportunities for youths and women in politics.
“My ambition to become a senator is not a departure from service, but a continuation of it. The office may change, but my mission remains the same, to serve, to impact and to leave a legacy,” Oseni stated.
He also declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying his structure would mobilise through the Renewed Hope initiative. “We remain committed to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Through our Renewed Hope structure, we are mobilising across Oyo State, and by the grace of God, we are confident of delivering over one million votes for the President,” he said.
Present at the event was Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the incumbent representing Oyo South Senatorial District. Alli urged party members and stakeholders to rally behind Oseni, describing him as a committed party man with a track record of grassroots engagement.
“Oseni has shown capacity and dedication in his current role. I encourage the party faithful and the people of Oyo South to support him as he seeks to serve at a higher level,” Alli said.
