Politics
Accord loses members to Oyo APC, as Reps candidate, Oseni receives scores of defectors in Ido LG
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has welcomed hundreds of Accord members at ward 4 in Ido local government area of Oyo state to his party.
The Accord defectors were formally received on Wednesday by the APC chieftain during a meeting held at his Ologuneru Campaign office in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The decampees include Mr Omoniyi Eniola popularly known as ‘Small’; Organising Secretary for Ward 4, Mr Lawal Kazeem; Chairman for Papa Zone, Mrs Adenike Diani; the women leader for Papa zone, Mr BSA Akinade; Zonal Chairman for Papa Zone, Mr Matthew Abisoye; Secretary for Deeper life Zone, and Mr Babatunde Sanda; the Youths leader for Papa zone.
Others are, Mr Yusuf Muideen; Youths Secretary for Ward 4, Mr Oke Surajudeen Abiodun; Handicap Officer for Ward 4, Mr Serif Kolapo; Canvasser for Ward 2, Mr Orimadegun Ismail; the Youths leader for Morubo Zone, and Mr Babatunde Saheed; Youths leader for Oju Oja Zone among others.
While welcoming the Accord members to the APC, the House of Representatives nominee, Oseni, in a statement by his Media Office, on Thursday assured that equal opportunity will be given to them regarding the welfare of members without sentiments, urging APC members in the area to work with the new members.
The businessman cum clergy, who described the defectors’ decision as a great success for the APC, also noted that the exodus of Accord followers in Ido local government was a justification for his genuine commitment and determination to liberate the depressed constituents in the Federal constituency from political oppressors who have continued to impoverish them.
He further commended the courage displayed by the defectors to take a bold step to dump the Accord .
Oseni charged the new members to aggressively mobilize for the victory of the party and its candidates at every level, just as he promised to always carry them along in all his political activities.
“I want to give God thanks for this defection. The people that returned today are proof of my popularity, acceptability and, most especially, sincere determination to rescue our federal constituency and bring about the much-desired quality and purposeful representation. I am happy that you will all be part of the liberation that Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency is undergoing. I appreciate you for taking such a bold step.
“As new members, I want to assure you of all rights accrued to the rest of our members. I thank you for this vision and I promise that you will be given equal opportunity at APC. Henceforth, don’t see yourself as strangers, but as landlords, because this party belongs to all of us. Now, go to your different wards and join them, you will be received”, he said in the statement .
Speaking earlier, the defectors, led by Messrs Omoniyi Eniola and Lawal kazeem, said the Federal House of Representatives candidate’s ability to restore the constituency’s lost glory as well as his determination to bring not only rapid development but prosperity to the constituency necessitated their return to APC.
Citing Oseni’s numerous intervention projects and programmes which they noted have given a new lease of life to the constituents, as one of their major reasons, the Accord defectors said they returned to the APC to assist in catapulting it to the heights ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The defectors also added that they have always admired the love and care the candidate showed to members of the party, especially at the grassroots and promised that they will do their best in canvassing support for him and other APC candidates in the state.
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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