11/08/2026
Ogun 2027: Arewa Political Movement Quits APC, Says Over 49,000 Members Ready For New Political Direction
The Arewa Political Movement in Ogun State, under the chairmanship of Mallam Garba, has officially announced its withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what it described as prolonged marginalisation, disrespect, injustice, disunity and unfulfilled promises by the current administration led by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The declaration was made on August 9, 2026, at a meeting in Sagamu, where the group expressed disappointment over years of political commitment without commensurate recognition or inclusion.
According to Mallam Garba, the movement played a significant role in mobilising Hausa communities across Ogun State and canvassing support for Governor Dapo Abiodun and other APC candidates during the 2019 elections, maintaining its loyalty and commitment to the Governor, and the party. He noted that the group’s notable recognition within the administration was his appointment as a member of the Dapo Abiodun Transition Committee ahead of the Governor’s assumption of office in 2019, while repeated efforts to secure broader inclusion for members yielded no result. He said the group is no longer prepared to accept what he described as a “use-and-dump” approach, alleging that its members are predominantly remembered during election periods.
Mallam Garba further disclosed that the movement has about 49,000 PVC-holding, card-carrying members across Ogun State, describing the figure as a substantial political force whose support could significantly influence the success of candidates in the 2027 elections. He maintained that the movement’s structures across the state, local government areas and wards have resolved to discontinue their support for the APC, pointing particularly to recent appointments which, according to him, further demonstrated the group’s concerns about inadequate recognition of loyal contributors.
Speaking on behalf of the elders and stakeholders of the group, Alh. Bashir Ibrahim, also expressed concerns over what he described as injustice and lack of compensation and commitment to the group, insisting that withdrawing from the APC was the appropriate decision. While the group’s next political direction is yet to be formally announced, Mallam Garba assured his followers that he would continue to discharge his responsibilities as a reputable leader, while remaining committed to providing purposeful direction for the movement. He further declared his readiness to fully mobilise, canvass and genuinely support whichever political platform he and his tens of thousands of followers ultimately choose, with the objective of working for the victory of their preferred candidates across the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship and Presidency in 2027.
The meeting was attended by several leaders, stakeholders and executives of the movement, including Alh. Usman Tasiu, Alh. Mande Salisu, Mallam Adamu Sabiu, Alh. Maikudi Muhammad, Engr. Dahiru Sanni and Mallam Sammani Anjamil, among others.