Politics
5,000 opposition members join PDP in Ogbomoso
Another landmark political history was on Tuesday recorded in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere local government areas of Oyo State as no fewer than five thousand members of the opposition political parties joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the said local governments.
In Ogo Oluwa local government, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Abioye Mathew led other leaders and executive members of the party from ward 6 Lagbedu to receive the decampees while Hon. Banji Folaranmi who is the leader of the party in Surulere local government led other top executive officers of the party to receive the decampees at Oko Town hall, Oko to PDP fold.
While addressing the decampees, Abioye commended them for pitching their tent with the ruling PDP in Oyo State.
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The PDP chieftain, who handed over the party’s membership registration card to the decampees, hinted that it was excellent performance of the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde who has been consistent in paying salaries of workers on or before 25th of every month, payment of backlog of pension arrears among other laudable projects he has embarked upon that attracted members of opposition political parties to join PDP.
He said that the decampees have taken the right step to have joining the party at the ward level, adding that the constitution of the PDP empowers the ward executives to receive new members into the party, quoting part 2 sub section 4 (a) and (b) of the PDP’s constitution to butress his submission.
Among the decampees was a prominent farmer from Aagba in Oko, Surulere local government area, Otunba Olusola Agbebi who led other farmers from Ajemonleke, Bolorunduro, Onisa, Onejenke, Idi-isin, Olokemeji, Ondusi, Olorunda, Ade-oba, Elejigbo, Aba Alamu, Ilelofa, Olomifunfun, Aladin, Lekewogbe, Aba otun, Sunmaje, Akinleje, Araromi and Aba amula to the party.
Agbebi who has never held any political office before, said that he was not interested in contesting election, adding that his good gesture has helped him to bring together people from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Democratic Party (ADP) to join Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He added that he was impresed with the way the Governor of the State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has been handling the affairs of the party and his commitment to good governance and development of the State since assumption of office.
Otunba Agbebi further commended the efforts of former house of representatives member Hon. Folaranmi Banji whom he described as honest and sincere person, stressing that his style of leader has endeared him to show interest in politics.
Also speaking in the same vein, a stalwart of African Democratic Party (ADP) who led other defectors to join the PDP in Ogo Oluwa local government, Chief Alamu Aberuagba told leaders of his new party to consider themselves lucky to have them in their midst, stressing that their defection has put an end to opposition parties in the said local government.
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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