Politics
2023: Ayandele declares interest for Oyo South senatorial seat, inaugurates support group
Dr. Olusola Ayandele, on Wednesday, officially declared interest to contest for the Oyo South Senatorial seat, just as he inaugurated ERUOBODO 2023 SUPPORT GROUP, to project his visionary idea.
The APC chieftain assured that he would pursue special status for Ibadan if given the mandate. He insisted that Ibadan deserved special status, saying such would form part of the projects he intend to pursue at the upper chamber.
Ayandele, who hails from Ibarapa was a governorship aspirant of APC in the 2019 general election in the state.
His words, “One of those things I intend to discuss at the upper chamber when given the opportunity is a special status for Ibadan.
“Ibadan serve the whole of western region with several of them on their own now. Some policies must be put in place and all must change for the better,” the businessman added.
Speaking further, Ayandele noted that the Senatorial district constituted 63 percent of the voting capacity in Oyo State, adding that “I contested the APC governorship ticket in 2019 and despite the fact that I am from Ibarapa, I was one of those three shortlisted out of the 33 local governments.
“That was 33 local governments and now I’m contesting the Senatorial seat in just nine local governments,” he said.
The Senatorial hopeful disclosed that his unique advantage was that he is the only aspirant who already has four out of the nine local governments.
Also commenting, Chief Ademola Ojo, an APC Chietain, informed that the committee inaugurated was to consult and galvanise delegates for Ayandele ahead of party primaries.
Ojo stressed that members of the committee were drawn from across the nine local governments and tendencies in the party.
He described Ayandele as capable and qualified aspirant, who brandishes intimidating profile among all.
Similarly, Hon. Kehinde Olaosebikan, a former Chairman, Oluyole Local Government and friend to the aspirant, pledged his total support to his ambition.
“We were both APC governorship aspirants in 2018 and I found him a worthy person. A strong bridge builder,” he said.
Olaosebikan assured that Ayandele’s victory would come like that of late Chief MKO Abiola, who won elections irrespective of where he came from.
The event had in attendance several other party chieftains from across the nine local governments that made up Oyo South Senatorial District.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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