The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ambassador Issah Adedotun Niniola, has held a strategic engagement with key community leaders and a group of defectors from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State.
The meeting, held in Osogbo, marked a significant step in consolidating grassroots strength for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election and 2027 general election. It also focused on voter registration mobilization and fostering unity among party faithful and new entrants.
In his remarks, Ambassador Niniola commended the courage and foresight of the defectors for joining the APC, noting that their decision reflects the growing confidence in the party’s vision and leadership.
“Your decision to join the APC is not only timely, it is strategic. You are not just joining a party — you are joining a movement committed to rebuilding Osun with competence and purpose,” he said.
He assured the defectors of full inclusion and recognition within the APC structure, stating that their presence would further strengthen the party’s outreach and local coordination.
“You will not be spectators. You will be integrated into the mainstream of the party’s activities at all levels. We are building a broad coalition, and your contributions are not just welcome — they are needed,” he added.
To ensure this, Ambassador Niniola tasked his Personal Assistant, Hon. Adekunle Oloyede (Jay Kay), with overseeing the full integration of the defectors into the party and coordinating grassroots mobilization efforts across the local government of the new defectors.
He also emphasized the urgency of the ongoing voter registration exercise, urging all stakeholders — both old and new — to take it as a top priority.
“Politics begins with the PVC. We must go back to our communities, our wards, and polling units to ensure that every eligible supporter is registered. That is our first and most important victory,” he declared.
The community leaders at the meeting applauded Ambassador Niniola for his humility, leadership, and consistency in engaging the grassroots. They pledged their total loyalty to the APC and promised to spearhead voter registration campaigns in every part of Olorunda.
The session ended with renewed enthusiasm and a shared resolve to work collectively toward APC’s victory in the coming elections.
