Politics
2019: Ido APC to Present Consensus Candidate for Federal Reps
AHEAD of the forthcoming general elections, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State on Thursday unanimously agreed to present a consensus candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency.
The federal constituency which consists Ido and Ibarapa East Local Governments has been enjoying rotation of power based on political tradition until 2015 when people from Ibarapa East held sway to have undue advantage over their Ido counterpart.
Dropping this hint at the inauguration of the executive members of ‘One Voice’, a socio – political group in the Oyo APC comprising of youths from both councils, held at Ido Local Government Secretariat, the overall party leader in the council, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe said the council will support, only a consensus candidate with an experience, intimidating profile, good track records, sellable and vibrant who will represent the constituency well to emerge as candidate in the forthcoming primary election.
(L-R) Alhaji Ajisafe, Pa Lakundoro, and Ido Lg Secretary, Elder Adelabu at the event on Thursday
Speaking further, Ajisafe said, ” Ibarapa East Local Government has been in the helms of affair in the last 12 years. This is a political turn-taking between the two councils irrespective of any political affiliation as a tradition and it has been helping us to maintain a peaceful political order.
“This tradition has really encouraged the principles of trust, respect for fairness, equity, and justice as well as ensuring balancing of power. From 1999-2007, Hon. Sadiq Sanusi Anwo, a PDP from Ido Local Government occupied the seat, after which the former occupant, Hon. Yemi Taiwo, also a PDP member from Ibarapa took over in 2007-2011. Then, the present occupant, Hon. Sunday Adepoju who lost to Hon. Yemi Taiwo in 2007 under Action Congress (AC) won the election in 2011 having contested under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and repeated same victory in 2015 (All Progressives Congress, APC).
Participants at the event
“Having breached the existing zoning arrangement and tradition, what we are saying now is that this is our turn in Ido Local Government, we are ready to take it back and we assure you of presenting a credible, tested and trusted candidate.
“Ibarapas are good people, they are our neighbour and it is important we maintain the existing relationship, especially at this critical period and the future”, the APC chieftain added.
Also, corroborating him, another leader from the council, Pa Olayiwola Lakundoro who noted that the youths are fighting for their right, however cautioned them not to derail from their core objective. He, therefore sought for cordial relationship between the group and the party.
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG2LhRfX8_Y[/embedyt]In their separate remarks, the group coordinators in Ido and Ibarapa East Local Governments, Alhaji Suhab Ademola and Hon. Dele Odetunde explained that ‘One Voice’ emerged mainly to mobilize the youths for effective participation in politics as 2019 general election looms.
While appealing to the leaders in both councils to present credible candidates for the forthcoming elections, they promised to work together towards reclaiming the council’s right so as to sustain the existing relationship between the duo.
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Also speaking at the event, the chief promoter of ‘One Voice’, Mr. Alabi Ibrahim who described the event as a landmark achievement said, “we, the youth, from Ido and Ibarapa East Local Governments gathered here for an inter-party dialogue on advancing our participation in elections. We are here mainly to chart a common goal, chart path on generation leadership shift and ready to work with our leaders”.
The event had in attendance, the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, Comrade Remi Olajire, Elder 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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