Politics
2023: NNPP has come to stay in Oyo – Says Abioye
A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP) in Oyo State, Hon. Abioye Mathew Adegboyega, on Friday, said the party had come to stay.
He spoke in Ogbomoso during the burial ceremony of Pa Olarinde Mathew Akanji at Elega Ajaawa, adding that the party is ready to tackle the rot in the administration of the ruling PDP in the State.
Abioye, a two-term lawmaker in the Oyo State House of Assembly where he represented the Ogo Oluwa/Surulere State constituency, explained that the party was brought to Oyo State to provide a platform for politicians who have fed up and have been sidelined by the two dominant political parties, PDP and APC in the State.
He urged the people to join the ”new movement”, to fight for peace, prosperity, accountability, and an improved standard of living.
He said, “politicians are already fed up with the undemocratic styles being exhibited by both the PDP and APC in the selection of candidates for various elective positions in the State and therefore, NNPP has come to give the aggrieved politicians a platform to realize their ambitions”.
Hon. Abioye further hinted that many people are not happy with the administration of the PDP-led government in Oyo State in the last three years it came on board and therefore, it was necessary to stop it from continuing in power beyond 2023.
“For us to achieve this we need a new platform, and the citizens must use their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ”as a weapon to vote for a good standard of living.
”If you desire a good standard of living, an opportunity for self-determination and functional government, instead of continuing living in abject poverty then cast your vote for NNPP. Your PVC is the weapon that will liberate you and your family from poverty, insecurity, and maladministration”, he added.
The NNPP chieftain said he has absolute faith that the combination of the party’s presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and its Governorship candidate for Oyo state, Engr Popoola Olukayode Joshua would not only bring prosperity to the people but will also improve the people’s standard of living if they were giving the opportunities in 2023.
Speaking on the death of late Pa Olarinde at the event, Abioye said he found it painful that the man had died because of his quality of honesty, transparency, generosity, and his being frank on issues as a political leader.
He added that the late Pa Olarinde would be missed as a man that loved not only his biological children but everybody that he met while on earth.
Late Pa Olarinde died on 12th October 2021 at the age of 105. His burial ceremony and thanksgiving were held on Friday 6th May 2022 at the Apostolic church Nigeria, Owode district centre, Elega, Ajaawa in Ogbomoso.
Among the dignitaries that attended the ceremony were Alhaji Olayiwola South West NNPP Ex-Officio, Mr. Abiodun, South-West Organising Secretary, Hon. Adeniji Paul Esupofo, Ogbomosho South House of Assembly aspirant. Chief Sunday Adewale, APC leader in Ogo Oluwa local government, Hon. Jesutoye, former Chairman Ogo-Oluwa local government, Mrs. Deborah Arowolo, representatives of the former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Mr. Zaccheus Adelabu among others.
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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