The Okanlomo Oodua World wide and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadan land, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has hosted Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, the Oyo State Coordinator of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Re-election Campaign, alongside members of his team, as political stakeholders intensify preparations ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated visit to the state.
The meeting, according to Sanusi, provided an opportunity to strengthen political relationships, acknowledge past differences and consolidate support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Chief Sanusi, who leads the JDS Movement, expressed appreciation to Senator Folarin for recognising the movement’s consistent support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Tinubu since 2022.
He reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to grassroots mobilisation and building broader political support for the President’s second-term ambition.
A major highlight of the meeting was Sanusi’s acknowledgment of past political disagreements surrounding the 2023 Oyo State governorship election, during which he offered a sincere apology to Folarin.
Sanusi stressed that reconciliation, mutual understanding and strategic collaboration were necessary for political stakeholders to overcome previous differences and work towards common objectives.
He maintained that unity among party leaders and supporters would be crucial to strengthening the APC’s political fortunes in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the JDS Movement remains committed to promoting unity, effective grassroots engagement and stronger political partnerships in support of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The meeting also underscored efforts by political leaders and stakeholders to consolidate existing alliances and mobilise support ahead of the President’s expected visit to Oyo State.
Among the prominent political leaders and stakeholders present were Chief Fatai Ibikunle, Chief Folarin Baba Oba, Hon. Dapo Lam Adesina and Hon. Akeem Olatunji.
Other participants included members of the JDS Movement, such as Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade, Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi, Iyaloja Saratu Aduke and Aare (Mogaji) Alawode Rahmon Akintunde, President of the Yoruba Youth Council, among others.
Sanusi expressed optimism that sustained engagement, reconciliation and a shared commitment to grassroots mobilisation would strengthen political cooperation among stakeholders as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
He reiterated that unity of purpose and collective commitment would remain central to the movement’s political engagements and its support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
