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Minister Sunday Dare Holds General Meeting with Oyo State Support Groups for Tinubu/Shettima:

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4 years ago

January 23, 2023

Assure Nigerians of Better Life and Future during Tinubu/Shettima’s Tenure

Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, held a general meeting with Oyo State Support Groups for Tinubu/Shettima, 20th January 2023.

The general meeting, coordinated by the Assistant Director Support Groups Coordination APC PCC Southwest Zone, Mrs. Titilope Gbadamosi, was held at Akinremi Jagaban Hall, Emmanuel Primary School U. I. Ojoo road Ibadan, started 3pm.

Chief Sunday Dare, who also is the Deputy Director Stakeholders Relations for APC PCC appreciated all the Support Groups, for their unrelenting support for the Tinubu/Shettima Ticket, before and after the primaries, even till now.

The Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, while speaking at the meeting, admonished everyone not to relent and keep working hard, more than ever, as we approach the election period, because it’s only the support groups that can do the job of mobilisation, canvassing, grassroot consultation, across the Local Governments, wards, polling units and that’s why it’s important to carry them along, to get the job done. He used the medium to unveil twenty thousand (5000) ‘Pick Your PVC, Vote Tinubu/Shettima, Renewed Hope, Get Out to Vote’ fliers, which were distributed to all present at the meeting.

Chief Dare stated further that Nigeria and Nigerians stands more chance of becoming a prosperous nation, if Asiwaju Bola Ahmed becomes the President by 2023.
Also that the youthful generation are at a better advantage, as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a complete advocate of the youths and so passionate about lifting and bringing up youths, to enviable in positions in different capacities and human endeavour, hereby called on the youths to ensure victory for the Tinubu/Shettima Candidacy in the first ballot, 2023 Presidential elections, by voting massively.

Speaking to the press after the meeting, the Sarkin Wasanni of Hausaland said “Tinubu is a the man Nigeria needs at the moment, for a better hope, better future, better life and a better Nigeria, so we need to make everything possible to make it happen, one of which is to engage important stakeholders, and Support Groups are major players in this wise”.

Present at the meeting were APC party faithfuls, stalwarts, stakeholders and dignitaries, amongst whom we have Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo Alake, Hon. Lekan Afuye Former Chairman of Ibadan North East, Member of PCC Support Group Coordination Southwest Hon. Taiwo Akinola, Former Deputy National Youth Leader of the APC Hon. Bolaji Afeez Rẹpẹtẹ, Former Oyo State Progressive Youth Leader Alhaji Abiodun Ambali, together with 120 Support Group Coordinators and about 200 Support Group members.

This meeting, is the second of it’s kind for Support Groups in Oyo State, after the first meeting held at Liberty Stadium, in December 2022, also coordinated by Mrs. Titilope Gbadamosi and other PCC Support Group Coordination Southwest Zone, geared towards urging support groups to go all out, canvass, mobilise and convince the electorates to vote massively and ensure a landslide victory for Tinubu/Shettima by 2023.

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UCMPOO Names LG Coordinators to Drive Grassroots Mobilization for Otu, Odey

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5 days ago

September 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The United Cross River Movement for Prince Otu and Peter Odey (UCMPOO) has announced the appointment of coordinators across local government areas and state constituencies in Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structure.

In a statement issued by the UCMPOO Secretary-General, Victor Omaga Odoh, the movement said the appointments were aimed at expanding its grassroots presence and enhancing mobilisation ahead of the 2027 re-election bid of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and his deputy, Hon. Peter Odey.

According to the statement, the newly appointed coordinators are expected to coordinate the movement’s activities within their respective local government areas and constituencies, while strengthening engagement with communities and residents.

The appointed coordinators include Pastor Steve Atukamre for Obanliku; Hon. Augustine Ishong for Obudu; Hon. Chris Ogaidang for Bekwarra; Hon. Ega Mgbantul for Ogoja; Mr Mike Okwori for Yala I; and Hon. Godwin Igelle for Yala II.

Others are Elemi Eka for Abi; Hon. Charley Ikpi for Yakurr I; Butum Ubi Ofum for Yakurr II; Barr. Monday Akpere for Obubra I; Victor Okim Enang for Obubra II; Eric Ndifon for Etung I; Pastor Erune Erune for Etung II; Ogbuoba Margaret Okim for Ikom I; and Egbede Joshua for Ikom II.

The list further includes Hon. Harris Esor for Boki I; Mr James Dibang for Boki II; Hon. Mbora Mbora for Calabar Municipality; Comrade Inyang Udowong for Odukpani; Asuquo Adim for Bakassi; Michael Edem Bassey for Akpabuyo; Stephen Okon Effiong for Akamkpa I; Austine Ekuri for Akamkpa II; Chief Isaka Ekpenyong for Biase; Mike Archibong for Calabar South I; and Charles Etim for Calabar South II.

UCMPOO congratulated the newly appointed coordinators and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, commitment and a strong sense of service.

The movement said the appointments formed part of its broader efforts to establish an effective local government structure, deepen community engagement and coordinate grassroots activities across Cross River State.

It also called on the coordinators to work closely with stakeholders and communities within their respective areas to strengthen the movement’s organisational structure and outreach ahead of the 2027 political season.

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