The PBAT door-to-door campaign has reached Osun State, where politicians inaugurated 10,000 canvassers for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The event took place at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park in Osogbo. Organisers say the team will visit homes across the state ahead of the 16 January 2027 presidential election. PBAT stands for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, represented by his deputy Kola Adewusi, joined APC leaders and members of his administration. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola was represented by Bola Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate in the state. In addition, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru and representatives of the Niger Delta political bloc attended. Reports describe the movement as a coalition of APC, Accord Party and PDP members.
The inauguration at a glance
| Event | Inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Osun chapter |
| Date and venue | Saturday, 31 October 2026, Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo |
| Canvassers | 10,000, according to organisers |
| Grand patron | Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), represented by Kestin Pondi |
| National coordinator | Sunday Adekanbi |
| State coordinator | Adeolu Olanrewaju |
| Vehicles donated | 30, with speakers and generators |
| Vote target | Reports differ: 1.5 million, 2 million, or 90 per cent |
Reports differ on the vote target. Some cite at least 1.5 million votes for Tinubu in Osun. Others quote two million votes. Another report says promoters hope for at least 90 per cent of the votes cast in the state. Adekanbi urged eligible Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, whatever their party.
Oyetola said the campaign is gaining momentum across the Southwest. Adewusi said Osun and Tinubu are one, and that the governor sees Tinubu’s victory as certain. Basiru highlighted what he called the President’s achievements, including NELFUND loans, infrastructure, higher allocations and regular payment of salaries. Olanrewaju promised to touch every door in the state.
The grand patron, Tompolo, donated the 30 vehicles through his representative. Pondi said they came equipped with speakers and generators to help the campaign. He added that the event showed commitment and conviction to return Tinubu for another term.
The figures above come from organisers and press reports, and they have not been independently verified. Sojworldnews could not find a response from opposition parties in the reports reviewed. We will update this story as the campaign develops.
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