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2027: Oyo APC alleges more corruption revelations against Makinde
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that more startling revelations on alleged corruption and fund mismanagement under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde are imminent.
The opposition party spoke amid the controversy surrounding the alleged N50bn said to have been released to the state by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of the January 2024 explosion that ravaged parts of Bodija Estate, Ibadan.
The allegation followed claims by a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that the Federal Government released N50bn to Makinde as intervention funds after the explosion.
While the state government has issued official statements and granted media interviews to explain its position, analysts and political observers have faulted the governor for what they described as a failure to promptly disclose details of the alleged intervention.
In a statement issued at the weekend and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the APC, through its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, accused the Makinde-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government of insensitivity and lack of transparency.
The party said, “Governor Makinde lives in a glass house from where he throws stones at the neighbourhood while constantly seeking to demonise the government at the centre as a result of his penchant for self-aggrandisement and dirty politicking.
“There is no denying the fact that the N50bn Ibadan explosion relief fund saga has cleared all doubts about the current PDP government in Oyo State being a cesspool of corruption that thrives on false narratives and propaganda. This is a clear case of fund mismanagement and insensitivity to the plight of the victims of the explosion and their community.”
The APC also accused the governor of attempting to cast the Federal Government in a bad light instead of appreciating President Bola Tinubu for responding to the emergency.
“Another sad dimension is the attempt by Governor Makinde to demonise the Tinubu administration rather than appreciate the President for responding to the emergency by providing a whopping sum of money to ameliorate the pains of the victims,” the statement read.
The party recalled that Makinde had, in 2020, accused the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari of distributing contaminated rice as COVID-19 palliatives in the state.
According to the APC, the governor has also failed to acknowledge what it described as benefits accruing to the state from the Tinubu administration, including increased monthly allocations, donations of CNG buses, vehicles, and tricycles, as well as periodic palliatives.
“So far, the best response from Governor Makinde has been his open condemnation of the removal of fuel subsidy, while he has also been the loudest voice against the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment granting full financial autonomy to local government councils,” the party alleged.
The APC further accused the governor of selling landed properties belonging to the Federal Government and showing “disdain” for key institutions such as the judiciary.
It also recalled a legal action instituted by Makinde against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2019 over the controversial exercise book contract, noting that the case was still pending.
However, the party claimed that some allies of the governor were now willing to expose alleged improprieties within the administration.
“We have it on good authority that some allies of Governor Makinde are now being troubled by their conscience and can no longer conceal the dirty secrets of the PDP government in the state.
“They have started talking to the appropriate authorities, and by the time their revelations are made public, Governor Makinde and his co-travellers will have nowhere to hide,” the APC added.
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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