Politics
My Social Contracts With The People Of Oyo State – Adelabu
IT was a pleasant evening on Sunday at the Conference Hall of a local Radio Station in Ibadan, Fresh Fm when the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebayo Adelabu like his late grandfather, the late sage, Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu shone like a thousand Star as he unveiled his covenant with the people of Oyo State.
The event which was put together by the Station to afford leading Governorship Candidates unveiled their programmes saw Chief Adelabu unleashing his agenda to the masses with uncommon candour and dexterity.
The nucleus of his programs centred freedoms for all, life more abundant. On Education, Chief Adelabu declared that from May 29, this year, all residents of the state of school age shall enjoyed free, functional and qualitatative education.
According to him, as a lover of the sector, his administration would provide well tailored educational system that would cater for both the formal and informal sector. He promised to provide necessary incentives to teachers and increase their emoluments from 5 to 10 percent and other perks.
The APC Chieftain further revealed that he has experimented this at Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan, adding that this has tremendiously improved in the results of its students in WASC. He added that the Free Feeding School Program shall be sustained for the benefits of the younger ones.
On health care delivery, he assured that Primary Health Centres shall be established not more than 1 kilometre to each community while Sanitary Inspectors shall be recruited for cleaner and tidy envitonment. On the protracted Pensioners Crisis in the state which amounted to N42.3Billion, Chief Adelabu promised to engage in an understanding with them to design ways of paying off the arrears saying this would also incentified those on active service.
The APC Standard Bearer, Adelabu, also stated that few years to their disengagements from active service, the State Government would organise pre – retirement training in various vocations and entrepreneurship skills so that they can be making money even while out of service. The Party Torchbearer maintained that they would also enjoy free bus services, healthcare and subsidized housing scheme.
Explaining his previous roles in the affairs of the state, Chief Adelabu revealed that he was instrumental to the establishment of the Technical University and financial assistance to the state government, Chief Adelabu stated that he has over 600 workers in his employments which spanned through various businesses from real estate to farming and hospitality.
On what to expect in the first 100 days of his administration, Chief Adelabu disclosed that ‘Operation Light Up the City’ to provide Streetlights in the streets, ‘Operation Zero Pot Holes’ on the Roads and Construction of Modern Health Centres shall be achieved .
On why he is the best nan for the job, Adelabu said as a First Class product with vast financial knowkedge and acumen from World rated financial institutions as well as enduring family legacy from Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu Penkelemess who was known for his uncommon love and affection to the downtroddens, assuring that he is very much ready to replicate his lofty ideas in the state from this year and beyond.
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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