Politics
2023: Oyo APC promises better reward system
As political parties warm up for the commencement of electioneering campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has assured that no member of the party would be denied his or her rights to motivation and patronage as a desirable way of compensating them for their services, loyalty and support to the party.
The chairman of the party in the state, Hon. Isaac Omodewu who stated this on Monday at the Oke-Ado, Ibadan State Secretariat of the party during the swearing-in ceremony of the State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, who joined other State Executive Committee members few months after official their inauguration said the party was ready to improve on its reward system and also guarantee sense of pride to every loyal and hardworking member who deserves to be encouraged in all ramifications.
The delay in Sadare showing up for inauguration was attributed to Congress and party primary crisis which, according to reliable sources, have now been fully resolved.
The party also renewed its call on all aggrieved members to bury their hatchet and join hands with other faithful to facilitate total victory for the party in the forthcoming polls “as doing so would not only improve their individual status as noble progressives but also as heroic democrats”.
Oyo APC has had its fair share of party crisis in recent times following internal bickerings which greeted its Congresses and primaries as some gladiators and their members who were dissatisfied with the outcomes of the exercises have either pulled out to join other political parties or chosen to stay away from core APC activities in protest. This has, however, happened as the broom party also welcome thousands of aggrieved members of other political parties into its fold.
But the party in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its state Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, attributed all that happened in recent past to “inevitable reality of any democratic process which would always produce mandate custodians on one hand and future winners on the other hand since it is not possible for all athletes to emerge number one in any sprint or marathon race.
“As it stands, APC remains the property of all party faithful and we all have inalienable rights to call the Progressive Party our own regardless of what might have happened in the past. It should be established here that no democratic process has ever been absolutely perfect anywhere in the world and it is on this note that we are appealing to all those who feel wronged in any way to put the experience behind them and forge ahead in their earlier resolve to collaborate with other patriots to build a better society which we can all be proud of.
“Except for a few arrogant and naive players who would do anything just to appear on the ballot, there is no genuine Oyo APC member who should be in any other party at an auspicious occasion like this when Nigeria stands the best chance of having an ideal number one citizen in Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And since we are not prepared to forfeit this golden opportunity, the best is for us to queue behind him (Tinubu) in APC and thus increase the chances of mobilizing overwhelming home support for the former governor of Lagos state.
“Also, we would like to state here that none of the gubernatorial aspirants of our party in the state was a misfit and it was an undeniable fact that the least qualified among them was far better than Gov. Seyi Makinde of the PDP or any candidate being paraded by other political parties in the state but it was only one person out many aspirants must emerge the party candidate. And to our delight, a seasoned politician and competent hand (Sen. Teslim Kolawole Folarin) was elected the gubernatorial candidate in an open atmosphere by accredited delegates and the rest is now history.
“Meanwhile, the task before us now is how to mobilize voters across the nooks and crannies of the state to do the right thing on the day of election by voting Sen. Bola Tinubu, Sen. Teslim Folarin as well as all other candidates of our dear party in 2023 for the goal of a more secure, enviable and prosperous Pacesetter state and Nigeria to be realized. It is on this note that we urge everyone to come on board and be part of history as we remain optimistic that Oyo APC will record better victory than it did in 2015”. Sadare stated.
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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