AKNW Boss, Owolabi Esan Bags G-Next For PBAT Leadership Award, Calls For Unity Among Tinubu Support Groups

By Dupson Collins, 9th January, 2026
The Executive Chairman of the Akoko North West, Hon Owolabi Esan was among the high profile Nigerians who were decorated with G-Next For PBAT Leadership Award in Akure, capital city of Ondo State.

In well attended Annual Get Together of the Tinubu Support Group held in Akure, Hon Owolabi was recognized based on his outstanding contributions to the political setting of Ondo State and also impactful leadership in Akoko North West Local Government of Ondo State.

Speaking, the State Coordinator of the group, Ambassador HK Bello congratulated Hon Owolabi on the conferment of the award, saying his political contributions in Ondo State and positive impacts in the government of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa earned him the prestigious honour.

He urged the Chairman to continue to add value to the government of Aiyedatiwa and also use his political platform to support the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Ambassador H.K. Bello further said the meeting was aimed at strengthening unity within the group and repositioning members for effective political engagement.

He noted that the network remains committed to promoting the ideals of good governance, community development and sustained support for the APC at all levels.

Bello commended the leadership of President Tinubu, describing his administration’s policies as steps toward economic stability and national growth. He urged members to intensify mobilisation efforts across wards and local government areas in preparation for upcoming political activities.

Chatting with the PATH, Hon Esan thanked the organizer of the award for counting him worthy for the Prestigious honour.

He added that the award will definitely spur him to continue to contribute hisbest quota to the development of Ondo State and his local government.

Hon Esan pleaded with different political groups in Ondo State to allow peace and harmony to reign supreme, saying all the groups are working towards a common goal of re-electiing President Tinubu in 2027.

He commended the Governor of the state, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon Bunmi Tunji-Ojo for their maturity and contributions to the development of Ondo State and All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state.