{"id":2052,"date":"2026-06-22T08:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/yayi-progressives-movement-tries-to-spark-a-new-political-wave-in-ogun-state\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T08:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:14:23","slug":"yayi-progressives-movement-tries-to-spark-a-new-political-wave-in-ogun-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/yayi-progressives-movement-tries-to-spark-a-new-political-wave-in-ogun-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Yayi Progressives Movement Tries to Spark a New Political Wave in Ogun State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Led by its Convener, Armstrong \u201cTope Akintunde, \u201d and coordinated by Hon. Olusegun Kaka alongside senior party figures and thousands of active members, the Yayi Progressives Movement is positioning itself as a rapidly expanding political platform in Ogun State. The group says it draws support across age groups and social categories, including youths, women, community leaders, artisans, professionals, and longtime party loyalists, all rallying around what it describes as a shared progressive vision for the state.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The movement is led by Armstrong \u201cTope Akintunde\u201d and coordinated by Hon. Olusegun Kaka, supported by senior leaders and thousands of members.<\/li>\n<li>It traces its roots to a previous platform used before the 2023 general election, later evolving through consultations and mergers into its current form.<\/li>\n<li>Organizers say it has more than 50,000 members across Ogun State\u2019s 20 local government areas.<\/li>\n<li>It held an inauguration event at Ake Palace Ground in Abeokuta, drawing a large turnout from across the state.<\/li>\n<li>The group is targeting membership expansion to over 80,000 ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>From DACA to a broader progressive platform<\/h2>\n<p>Organizers describe the movement\u2019s development as a shift in grassroots political organization over time. Before the 2023 general elections, the platform operated under the name Dapo Abiodun Continuity Agenda (DACA), which was created to support the re-election bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun.<\/p>\n<p>As political circumstances changed and consultations expanded among stakeholders, the group said it broadened its ideological direction and rebranded as the Omoluabi Movement. The new framing, it said, centers on progressive values, inclusive politics, and leadership that prioritizes people\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>After additional strategic engagements and mergers with several political groups across Ogun State, the organization eventually adopted the name Yayi Progressives Movement. Leaders said this was intended to strengthen unity and help the platform mobilize citizens throughout the state under a common progressive agenda rather than merely changing branding.<\/p>\n<h2>Inauguration at Ake Palace Ground and support for Yayi<\/h2>\n<p>Under what it calls the \u201cvisionary leadership\u201d of Armstrong \u201cTope Akintunde,\u201d the Yayi Progressives Movement says it has become well known in Ogun politics. The group claims membership of more than 50,000 across the state\u2019s 20 local government areas, presenting itself as one of the largest and most coordinated political support networks in Ogun.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers point to the recent inauguration held at Ake Palace Ground in Abeokuta as evidence of the movement\u2019s expanding influence. They said the turnout\u2014featuring members and supporters drawn from different parts of Ogun State\u2014demonstrated both organizational capacity and growing acceptance of the group\u2019s political message.<\/p>\n<p>The event was also described as a reaffirmation of the movement\u2019s commitment to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, along with other candidates aligned with the movement\u2019s progressive ideals.<\/p>\n<h2>Grassroots leadership, mentoring, and plans for 2027<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond electoral mobilization, the movement portrays itself as a bridge connecting ordinary citizens to active participation in politics and leadership opportunities. It says it continues to organize engagement forums, mentorship initiatives, and grassroots involvement channels, with a particular emphasis on young people who want meaningful participation in governance and public affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters highlight the leadership approach of the Convener, Armstrong \u201cTope Akintunde,\u201d describing him as a strategic mobilizer and grassroots politician. The movement credits him with consistent commitment and resilience, as well as an understanding of Ogun\u2019s political landscape, including the ability to bring together different interests, form alliances, and maintain a growing supporter network.<\/p>\n<p>The movement also says its expansion relies on executive members and coordinators working across multiple tiers. From local government coordinators to ward-level executives and state officers, organizers claim these leaders invest time, resources, and energy into strengthening the movement\u2019s structures. They add that grassroots engagement, community outreach, and political education efforts have helped increase visibility and acceptance among residents.<\/p>\n<p>With preparations for the 2027 elections building, the movement has set what it calls an ambitious membership target: growing its base to more than 80,000 across Ogun State. The Convener says the goal is meant to develop a robust grassroots network capable of contributing to the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates\u2014ranging from the presidential contest to legislative races at both federal and state levels.<\/p>\n<p>For Ogun residents, the movement says it offers a chance to join a growing political family committed to progressive governance, grassroots development, and inclusive participation. It encourages citizens\u2014especially young people\u2014to move beyond being spectators in politics and instead become stakeholders shaping the future of their communities and the state.<\/p>\n<p>As the political environment continues to evolve, the movement argues that it has become a notable actor in Ogun State\u2019s political landscape. Whether assessed by its expanding membership, its internal structure, its leadership capacity, or the appeal it says it holds at the grassroots level, it is presenting itself as a force to watch in the run-up to 2027 and beyond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Newer<\/li>\n<li>Older<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Led by its Convener, Armstrong \u201cTope Akintunde, \u201d and coordinated by Hon. Olusegun Kaka alongside senior party figures and thousands of active members, the Yayi Progressives Movement is positioning itself as a rapidly expanding political platform in Ogun State. 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Her editorial work also expanded to include fast-growing digital verticals\u2014such as lifestyle tech, online entertainment, and gambling-related content\u2014tailored to evolving reader interests and brand opportunities.","sameAs":["https:\/\/za.linkedin.com\/in\/zibuyile-dladla-9a26628a"],"url":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/author\/zibuyile-dladla\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2052"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}