Photo: Hon Rotimi Makinde
By: Mandy Park
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign committee structure ahead of the next electoral cycle, appointing former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, to serve in three strategic roles.
Makinde was named Chairman of the Entertainment Committee and concurrently appointed as a member of both the Strategy Committee and the Contact and Mobilisation Committee—positions party insiders say underscore confidence in his political experience and grassroots appeal.
According to the Director General of the APC Campaign Council in the state, the multi-layered committee structure is designed to strengthen voter engagement, sharpen campaign messaging, and consolidate party structures across wards and local governments.
The Entertainment Committee, which Makinde will lead, comprises notable figures from the creative and cultural industries, including Alhaji Yinka Quadri, Taiwo Hassan, Monsuru Obadina (popularly known as Fala), Rotimi Salami, Damola Olatunji, Toyin Adegbola, Muka Ray, Olumide Osunsina, Adeoye Bakare, Otunba Adekunle Abolade, Hon. Deji Adefisayo, Olaitan Kafayat, Taiwo Ibikunle, Joke Oyin Adejobi, and Aaree Bosun Oode, among others.
The committee is expected to deploy entertainment-driven initiatives to deepen grassroots engagement, particularly among youths, using music, film, and cultural platforms to communicate the party’s message and mobilise support.
A source within the campaign council described Makinde’s appointment as “a strategic move,” citing his unique blend of political and creative industry experience. Makinde, a former Nollywood actor, made history in 2011 as one of the first practitioners from the film industry elected into the National Assembly, representing Ife Federal Constituency.
Reacting to his appointment, Makinde described the roles as “a call to deeper service,” pledging to utilise his experience across multiple fronts to advance the party’s objectives.
“In entertainment, we will lift spirits; in strategy, we will help set the direction; and in mobilisation, we will reach every ward and every doorstep,” he said.
Political observers note that the APC’s emphasis on entertainment and grassroots mobilisation reflects a broader trend in Nigerian politics, where cultural influence and direct voter engagement are increasingly central to campaign success.
The development comes as political parties in Osun State intensify preparations ahead of forthcoming elections, with analysts predicting a highly competitive contest driven by strategic alliances, youth engagement, and effective communication at the grassroots level.
