The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has set a target of one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections following what it described as successful ward meetings across the state's 203 wards.

The party said the meetings were aimed at strengthening its grassroots structure, promoting unity among members and preparing its members for the re-election campaign of Tinubu and the victory of other APC candidates in the state.

In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Otunba Muyide Adeyeluwa, the Ondo APC expressed satisfaction with the turnout and participation recorded during the meetings.

The party attributed the success of the exercise to the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, whom it commended for his efforts to unite members and strengthen the party ahead of the elections.

According to the statement, Aiyedatiwa directed elected officeholders and political appointees to participate in the meetings and demonstrated his commitment by attending his ward meeting in Ilaje Local Government Area.

The APC State Chairman, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, praised the governor for his leadership and inclusive approach to party administration.

Babatunde also appreciated the governor for making provisions that enabled serving members of his cabinet to participate in the exercise, describing them as important stakeholders at the ward and local government levels.

He noted that the meetings recorded an encouraging turnout despite being held on weekdays, unlike the party's usual weekend gatherings.

The chairman also commended the provision of logistical support to facilitate the participation of members, including those who had to travel long distances to attend the meetings.

Babatunde said the exercise marked the beginning of regular grassroots engagements that would continue until the 2027 general elections.

He urged party members to sustain the momentum by intensifying mobilisation efforts within their communities to achieve the one-million-vote target for Tinubu.

The chairman further disclosed that he would meet with Aiyedatiwa within the week to present feedback from the 203 wards and discuss strategies for subsequent meetings.

He commended the governor for continuing to invest his time and energy in strengthening the APC despite not being a candidate in the forthcoming presidential election.

The party said the ward meetings had demonstrated the effectiveness of Aiyedatiwa's grassroots-driven approach to party administration.

It reaffirmed its commitment to working with the governor to mobilise voters across the state and secure victory for Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.

The Ondo APC added that it would continue to promote unity and cooperation among members as part of efforts to consolidate its political strength ahead of the polls.