A member of the House of Representatives, Akin Alabi, has intensified early political mobilisation for the 2027 general elections, unveiling a structured volunteer network to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Alabi, who represents Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency and chairs the House Committee on Works, formally launched the “Friends of Akin Alabi for President Tinubu” initiative on Saturday, drawing thousands of volunteers in the first phase. His media team confirmed the development in a statement to journalists in Abuja.
The initiative comes amid ongoing political realignments following the 2023 general elections, with ruling All Progressives Congress stakeholders consolidating support for Tinubu’s second-term bid. At the Ibadan launch, 1,340 volunteers were mobilised immediately, while over 2,000 had already been registered, with plans to expand to 20,000 across communities within and beyond Alabi’s constituency.
Addressing the gathering, Alabi emphasised the initiative’s strategic focus:
“My goal is to build one of the most formidable campaign structures in support of President Tinubu’s re-election — not a ceremonial one, but a working network rooted in wards and communities. Today’s launch is only the beginning. I urge every volunteer to go back to their neighbourhoods and share the administration’s achievements and vision for the country.”
Alabi highlighted that the Tinubu administration’s ongoing reforms are laying the foundation for a stronger economy, a message he said must reach grassroots communities consistently.
The movement’s convener, Tosin Oluwadara, framed the initiative as a people-driven platform rather than a conventional campaign structure.
“Real political strength lies at the grassroots — not on paper or social media, but in our communities and wards,” he told the crowd.
Oluwadara noted the network is inclusive, welcoming supporters regardless of political affiliation, with dedication to Alabi’s leadership and belief in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda as the primary criterion for participation. Volunteers were urged to prioritise discipline and consistency, recognising that sustained engagement, not occasional events, drives electoral success.
Community leaders from Egbeda and Ona-Ara Local Government Areas endorsed the initiative, lending it legitimacy. Analysts suggest that this early, structured grassroots mobilisation could become a template for other lawmakers within the National Assembly seeking to consolidate support for Tinubu ahead of the official campaign season.
