Politics
Oyo 2019 : Adelabu Rocks Ibadan In Grand Style, Visits 4 Council Areas
MONDAY was a spectacular day in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital as the governorship train of Chief Adebayo Adelabu descended on four local governments, both in the Oyo South and Oyo Central Senatorial Districts.
The long convoy which included a long vehicle containing top Nollywood acts like Saheed Balogun, Rose Odika, Muyiwa Ademola, Akin Olaiya and others further added glamour to the roadshow which moved along major roads in the Ibadan municipality.
Adelabu who was on his feet throughout the period of the roadshow was in high spirit . Speaking at Olomi Market in Oluyole Local Government and Olorunsogo in Ona Ara Local Government, the APC standard bearer assured the electorate of his genuine desires to serve them.
He promised that his govermment would add value to their lives and accelerate the growth of the state.
The carnival like campaign got to it electrifying mode in Itutaba, Oje in Ibadan North East Local Government as party leaders and members trooped out in their numbers. The State Governor and Leader of the party, Senator Abiola Ajimobi who breezed to the campaign ground at 7.09pm thanked the people for their love and support to the party at all times.
The governor also disclosed that Chief Adelabu remains the best choice for the state given his noble family background coupled with his humility and burning desires to serve the masses. Governor Ajimobi insisted that Adelabu’s impeccable quality is necessary to take the state to the zenith of its growth and development.
Also Speaking, the State NURTW Chair, Alhaji Abideen Ejiogbe declared that the Union has unanimously adopted Chief Adebayo Adelabu as it Governorship Candidate as well as all APC candidates not excluding President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a related development, the State Chairman of Market Men And Women Association, Chief Hamzat Kolawole also pledged that all market men and women would vote for Chief Bayo Adelabu and all APC Candidates.
The event was attended by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Akin Oke, the party’s Scribe, Hon Mojeed Olaoya, the Oyo South Senatorial District Chairman, Prince Adefisoye Adekanye and other State Leaders like Alhaji MKO Olaoye as well as hordes of Special Assistants to the State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
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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