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APC State Exco: Put round pegs in round holes, group appeals to Elders in Ibadan city forum
A group within the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Evergreen Progressives Group has made passionate appeal to the leaders and elders forum of the party in Ibadan city to ensure that only people with tested and trusted characters are allowed to occupy the various positions of the state executives allocated to Ibadan city.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the group, Hon. Aje Taiwo in reaction to the zoning arrangements made by the party ahead of Saturday’s state congress election.
The group said that this appeal became imperative in view of the fact that Ibadan city is the heart of Ibadanland and is crucial to Oyo State politics.
According to the statement, “it is of great concern to us as a group on who gets positions as it affects the quality of public service we are disposed to. We therefore recommend and appeal to the elders to critically look out for and put round pegs in round holes.”
“It is our opinion that the positions zoned by the leaders and elders of our party APC in Oyo State can be harmoniously zoned with cognizance to loyalty, dexterity and dedication to the constituent local governments.”
“Our view is that experience of elders like Alhaji Ismaila Salami from Ibadan South East local government can match a good representation of the Physically Challenged, having served twice as Special Assistant on People With Disability to the administration of late Gov. Ajimobi and a loyal party member. In addition to that for Ibadan South East local government, the Ex-Officio could be added.”
“Furthermore, Ibadan North East can come up with a very active, intelligent and loyal women of virtue as the women leader to which we can testify to while Ibadan North can conveniently boast of dedicated, experienced and loyal party men who can be saddled with the Assistant State Secretaryship position.”
“Ibadan South West has an array of women of virtue who can serve as the Senatorial Women Leader. The last but not the least position could be retained by Ibadan North West Local government where politically savvy and dedicated party man who at various times served the party at the state level as well as in the political desk of government in the last two term administration of late Gov Ajimobi.”
The group said it decided to put forward the above suggestions in good faith, stressing that it sincerely believe that it will help the party to get out of the imbroglio caused by self-interest and self-serving members within the party.
It therefore implored all those who are opportuned to be part of the decision making at the Ibadan zonal meeting held today to embrace peace and allow the party to move forward.
The group further appealed to members of the party to have a broader view of the happenings in Oyo APC, urging them to be mindful of the main concern of the party which is to sieze the reigns of the government come 2023, noting that the citizens had suffered enough in the hands of the present administration 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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