Politics
Oyo APC Crisis Nearing End — Chairman Abas
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Pharm. Olayide Aba, has expressed optimism that the internal crisis rocking the party is nearing resolution, saying stakeholders are now ready to work together to rebuild a united and formidable progressive front.
Abas stated this on Thursday while addressing journalists who visited him at the party’s secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan.
He said conflicts are natural in any political setting and that the ability of leaders to manage them determines the strength and success of the organisation.
“Crisis has always been part of human existence, and it is not expected that any political gathering would be without disagreements arising from interactions, competition and ambition,” he said. “The ability of a party’s leadership to manage such inevitable issues effectively defines its growth, expansion and electoral success.”
The APC chairman noted that the party in Oyo State had faced several challenges in the past seven to eight years but added that members were now united in their resolve to move forward.
“We have got to a point where virtually everyone is saying ‘enough is enough’. We held a Leadership Summit on Tuesday, and its outcome reflected a bright future of hope, unity and progress for our great party,” Abas said.
According to him, the summit, which attracted dignitaries and stakeholders from across the state, signalled a new beginning for the APC in Oyo.
He commended prominent leaders, including former Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun; former state chairman, Chief Akin Oke; Senator Ayo Adeseun; Senator Brimo Yusuf; and Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, among others, for their roles in fostering peace and reconciliation within the party.
Abas also lauded the contributions of members of the Peace Advocates, a group of eminent APC leaders, for their efforts in rekindling unity and commitment among members.
“Since I assumed office as chairman late last year, we have embarked on several reconciliation efforts, and the results are already manifesting. The success of the summit was made possible by well-meaning members who genuinely desire the best for our party,” he said.
Abas added that the party would soon set up an implementation committee to act on the resolutions reached at the summit, while preparations are underway to convene an expanded stakeholders’ meeting aimed at further strengthening unity among members.
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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