…Adegoroye, Yakassai, Ajasin, Others Drum Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
The Ondo State chapter of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has been formally inaugurated in Akure, the state capital with the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, decorated as the Grand Patron of the group.
The event, held amid a large turnout of political leaders and party loyalists, on Friday was graced by the National Director General of TSG, Dr. Umar Tanko Yakassai, who led a delegation from Abuja to officially inaugurate the state structure.
In his remarks, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, former Minister of State for Transportation and now Director General of TSG in Ondo State, expressed gratitude to the leadership of the group for the confidence reposed in him and assured them of his commitment to building a strong, united structure that will sustain the legacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Adegoroye said the group would work to restore the long-lost “reward system” in Nigerian politics, ensuring that loyalty and commitment to the APC are duly recognized.
“A lot has happened that could have discouraged many of our leaders, but because you have faith and hope, you are here today. Through TSG, we will bring back the reward system that has been lacking in our politics,” he stated.
He pledged to mobilize all stakeholders across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State in support of President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and the governor’s leadership of the party in the state.
National DG Commends Ondo Structure
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Yakassai commended the new leadership for its readiness and unity of purpose, noting that TSG is not a typical political platform but the “mother of all Tinubu support organizations” nationwide.
“TSG is the number one support group in Nigeria. It’s an umbrella body that registered over 5,000 support groups during the 2023 general election. Every APC governor across the federation is a Grand Patron of TSG in their respective states,” Yakassai said.
He emphasized that the TSG’s umbilical cord leads directly to the Presidential Villa, stressing the group’s pivotal role in mobilizing grassroots support for President Tinubu’s administration and his prospective 2027 re-election bid.
Yakassai further assured that northern Nigeria remains strongly behind the President, adding that despite political noise from opposition voices, Tinubu continues to enjoy broad national support.
“We in the North are morally bound to support President Tinubu’s second-term bid, just as we stood by Buhari in 2015 and 2019. The President has shown courage in tackling challenges his predecessors avoided,” he said.
Mrs. Ajasin Commends Tinubu’s Bold Reforms
Also speaking, Mrs. Jumoke Ajasin, daughter of the late former Governor of old Ondo State, Chief Michael Ajasin, lauded President Tinubu for his courage in confronting Nigeria’s economic and structural challenges.
She urged members of the APC and TSG to remain steadfast in mobilizing for Tinubu’s success in the 2027 elections.
“President Tinubu has taken bold steps where others hesitated. As Yoruba people, it is our duty to rally behind him and ensure his administration succeeds,” she said.
Aiyedatiwa Hailed as Symbol of Party Unity
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s decoration as Grand Patron of the TSG Ondo Chapter was described as a unifying moment for the APC in the state. The governor, represented at the event, was applauded for his loyalty to the President and his efforts to strengthen the party’s base.
About TSG
Under the national leadership of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) describes itself as a “movement of progressives” committed to promoting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, good governance, and active citizen participation.
The Ondo State chapter’s objective is to promote Tinubu’s achievements, unify party members, and mobilize voters under the leadership of Governor Aiyedatiwa as the state party leader.
