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CONGRESS: Oyo APC group proposes zoning of state chairmanship position to Oke-Ogun 1
As the All Progressive Congress (APC) announced its zoning arrangement ahead of the forthcoming State Congress, a group, Oyo APC Non-Align Movement has urged that for the peace to reign, the party Chairmanship should be zoned to Oke Ogun 1 as against the Ibarapa, where it was allegedly zoned to.
The group made this known in a statement by its PRO. Hon. Jonathan Abiodun Oladejo and made available to newsmen, on Wednesday .
According to the statement, “our group, the APC non-align movement, an integral part of Oyo APC will not fold its arms and continue to watch the party in Oyo State gravitates towards a halt. The outgoing executive or better still, the interim committee appears to have divided the party along the group lines and it may be pretty difficult to bring together the fragments. This would hinder the progress and a fruitful result for the yearning members in the forth coming elections if the exco goes one sided.
“The show of bravado exhibited by various warlords in the party is worrying and making us unhappy. We think the exercises done by Pa Akin Oke led interim committee be revisited in earnest before the Saturday 16th of October State Congress” , the group advised.
The statement continued, “Although a proposal has been presented at the stakeholders meeting held on Monday thereby decided that it should be reviewed along with Pa Akin Oke, the zonal leaders which are seven in numbers, the two former Deputy Governors and former Governor Alao Akala. While the Musiliu Akinremi (a.k.a.Jagaban) committee has seized to see the light of the day as events overtook that which we also agreed to as unalloyed party lovers, but the committee need not be crucified. We must commend the initiators of the committee at the same time Pa Oke for the efforts made.”
“Be that as it may, our position as to amendments of the template presented by Pa Oke are as follows:
“Other than the bench warmer status made of the stakeholders at the Monday parley meeting, zonal leaders ought to have been allowed to have inputs as to the positions zoned to various geopolitical zones. Therefore, the current agitations as to which and what to go where would not crop up.
“We opine that the party Chairmanship be taken to Oke Ogun 1 in particular as against Ibarapa zone in Oyo South Senatorial district for obvious reasons of reality in Oyo polity.
“Noting that we do not have luxury of time for explanation why it was proposed for Ibarapa;that in the interest of our party and the love of our numerous, hardworking and ever ready willing members to regain the Agodi government house is paramount, it is time for those with primordial interest to chart a new cause that will see the collective triumph of our party in the next general election. A word is enough for the wise.
“Finally, as the Chairmanship position is zoned as so proposed, the Deputy Chairman be zoned to Oyo Central and the Secretary be returned to Oyo South and precisely Ibadan city. All other positions could be where they are except the Treasurer that can be zoned to Oyo Central in Oyo town to be precise.” The statement concluded.
The group, however, thanked all its members for being steadfast and pray that come 2023, “the APC will reclaim the Agodi Government House to give the people good governance they are craving for”.
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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