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Oke-Ogun Progressive Stakeholders Restate Commitment to Oyo APC
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State under the auspices of the Progressive Legacy Leaders Forum have reiterated their resolve to work with all interested and committed individuals and groups to assist the APC rediscover its virility and popularity across the state in the wake of electoral misfortune it suffered in the last general elections.
In a Communique issued at a joint Unity Forum meeting held at the weekend at Iseyin, PLLF expressed their regret over the circumstances which led to the ouster of the APC from Agodi Government House on May 29, 2019 describing it as “a self-inflicted injury which required urgent treatment for it to heal up in no time.”
According to PLLF; “No political party could have done well in any major election after it had been put under the jackboot of a civilian dictator. Between 2011 and 2019, most genuine and dedicated ACN/APC members became victims of circumstance as they suffered untoward pains in the hands of a privileged minority. As a geographical entity, Oke-Ogun became the worst hit when its entire destiny was put in the hands of a female civil servant and the rest is now history.
“The hen has come home to roost and we are now determined to work with other zones and people of like minds to bring back the APC in Oyo State. We desire a strong, virile and flourishing Oyo APC which would be populated by patriotic citizens who are willing and ready to promote constitutional democracy, embrace party supremacy and respect the rights of other party faithful.
“We are mindful of the fact that genuine reconciliation is inevitable at this point in time to calm all frayed nerves and to this end, we are appealing to all those found to have been responsible for the crisis which engulfed Oyo APC, particularly in 2018, to desist from causing further damage in the name of foisting themselves on others after they had been rejected by the entire people of the state.
“As concerned and committed stakeholders, we strongly believe that now is the time for the national leadership of our great Party to walk the talk and urgently fashion out the modalities with which Oyo APC would be fully restructured at the Ward, Local and State levels. If the right is done at the right time, the party would immediately assume its rightful place of pride and everything would fall into place in readiness for future challenges.” PLLF stated.
Major stakeholders who signed the Communique include; Alhaji Isiaka Salam, Alh. Olalekan Kazeem, Dr. Hameed Ayinla, Hon. Adisa Olarinre, Chief Sunday Owoade, Alh. Ali Balogun, Chief Siyanbola John, Elder C. A Oke, Alh. Mufutau Adeleke and Hon. Waheed Aderoju.
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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