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2023: Ido residents back Oyo APC Reps candidate, Oseni as youth campaign directorate stages bike rally
The House of Representatives ambition of Engr Aderemi Oseni for 2023 received a major boost last Friday as residents of Ido Local Government Area of Oyo state threw their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency.
They gave this assurance when the Oyo APC Youth and Students Directorate in partnership with Engr Oseni, was in the council area for a special bike rally. The residents, who voluntarily joined the rally, also expressed confidence that Oseni will emerge victorious in the election billed for February 25.
Vehicular and human traffic was brought to a standstill for hours as the party nominee for Ibarapa East /Ido federal constituency, Engr Oseni, the state APC Youth leader, Mr John Aremu, the secretary for the Directorate, Comrade Adegbola Oluwaseun and the Deputy Director (Oyo North), Mr Ponle Omidiji led the youths in a peaceful and well-coordinated bike rally.
The APC Youth and Students’ Directorate promised to rescue Oyo State from what they described as Governor Seyi Makinde’s recklessness.
The special bike rally started from WAEC Junction Ijokodo from where it moved to Apete, Awotan, Agbaje, Ologuneru, BCJA and other areas within the Ido Local Government.
Earlier before the take-off of the ‘carnival-like rally’, the APC state Youth leader, John Aremu informed that the bike rally was just a test of acceptance for the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.
He said the Seyi Makinde -led PDP government can longer be trusted for adequate defence and protection of public interest, saying “we have to make way for a serious government come May 29 this year”.
Aremu urged the residents of Oyo state to endure the last few days of the “inept Makinde’s administration”, assuring them that succour is in the offing.
Also speaking, the secretary for the Directorate, Comrade Adegbola Oluwaseun, said the All Progressives Congress is the single biggest political party in Oyo state, noting that with the apparent failure of Makinde’s government, it is only a matter of time before the people communicate their rejection via the ballots.
Adegbola further described the present administration as a cosmetic, elitist and anti-poor government built on deceit and propaganda to protect personal interests.
“It is unthinkable that a Government at this dispensation will prioritize building garages over the welfare and common good of her people. Ido/Ibarapa East is a haven for the APC and with Remi Oseni, the future is good for the constituency.
“You cannot leave a virtuous man and run after a vain one. Remi Oseni, a candidate of our party has outshone the 8 years already by the PDP candidate”, he added.
He, therefore, encouraged the constituents not to despair as hope has finally arrived in Oseni.
In his remarks, the Deputy Director (Oyo North), Ponle Omidiji noted that the well-attended bike arcade demonstrated APC’s high acceptability level and hugely improved public rating.
He said the reception was so high that a lot of bystanders and voluntary riders had to join the movement.
“Activities were shut in Ido; Apete, Awotan and Ologuneru in particular for the duration of the rally. It was a huge stimulus for us”.
He hinted that in the coming days, the Directorate will also be going to other Federal legislative districts to replicate this rally before the Presidential and National Assembly election.
“We will roll out a calendar of activities as soon as practicable. We are poised to go stronger until victory is assured”, he said.
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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