Politics
Oyo : Ido LG APC Sets for 2019 Elections
Aftermath of ward, local government and state congresses as well as the just concluded National Convention, the Party faced series of challenges which nearly truncated the structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) especially at the ward and local government levels.
The crisis and leadership tussle in APC necessitated the parallel congresses in affected 30 states including Oyo state.
Prior to the inauguration of the party Chairman in Oyo state, Chief Akin Oke and his executives, some aggrieved members pulled out of the party and formed ‘Unity Forum’ just like Reformed – APC led by Alhaji Galadima who is a former political ally of President Muhammadu Buhari.
(L-R) Hon. Safiu Olalere and Hon. Wahab Oladejo, Ido Lg boss during the APC meeting
Although, the crisis in Ido Local Government APC began in 2017 between Pastor Samuel Akintokun, who was the former party chairman in the council and some leaders of the party.
For more than six months, the party in the council has two factions, but that has finally been resolved as the ex-party chairman, Pastor Akintokun and some of his loyalists settled for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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As part of the reconciliation move by Oyo APC with aggrieved members, some leaders of the party have swung into action by appealing to them.
For three weeks now Mega Icon Magazine had attended general meetings of APC at Egbeda, Ibarapa North East LCDA,Oluyole and Ido local governments.
Asides Ibarapa North East LCDA APC meeting where the council boss, Hon Olanrewaju Olaosegba distributed empowerment materials and cash donations worth over seven million naira, Ido local government APC meeting is the mother of all.
Ido APC leaders, Alh. Basiru Babalola, Alh. Ajisafe and Pa Lakundoro
The Ido motor park, venue of the meeting was filled with members of the party and loyalists of some aspirants with different placards and posters, relating peacefully with each other.
This signalled that peace is gradually returning to Ido APC as major actors in the progressive fold attended the meeting.
Meanwhile, those that belonged to the group of the then factional APC Chairman, Pastor Akintokun including a member representing Ido state constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Safiu Olalere and some leaders of the group pledged their commitments to the Oyo APC.
Kudos to Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe who is also the Vice Chairman, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Pa Olayiwola Lakondoro, Alhaji Bashiru Babalola, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, Ido Lg chief, Hon. Wahab Oladejo and other APC leaders for their efforts at reconciling with the aggrieved members.
What happened at Ido APC meeting is unique as leaders and wards’ chairmen unanimously adopted the Oyo state commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela as the sole candidate from Ido local government to contest the forthcoming election in the Ido- Ibarapa East Federal Constituency in the 2019 general elections.
APC in Ido local government has made a decision in terms of house of representatives candidate while pledging their total support for the Governor, Abiola Ajimobi Oyo South Senatorial bid.
Also, the Ido/Ibarapa East APC Elders’ Council led by Chief Timothy Jolaoso has adopted Professor Adeniyi Olowofela as its consensus candidate for Federal House of Representatives election in 2019.
The elders, who gathered at Ido Local Government Headquarters, after a brief meeting gave the endorsement on Friday.
While other constituencies are currently facing series of challenges, Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency has moved on and put the problems arising from the three congresses above them for the interest of peace, knowing fully well that it is only in an atmosphere of peace that any meaningful development can thrive.
In their separate reactions at Ido Lg APC meeting, the Council gaffer of Ido local government, Hon Wahab Oladeji, his Omi-Apata LCDA counterpart, Barrister Niyi Oyekunle and some aspirants maintained that the party is intact and there is no faction in Ido APC.
They explained that there is always room for the aggrieved members to come back to the progressive fold.
With much achievements in the Ido APC reconciliation process and on-going road constructions in every nook and cranny of the local government, especially Eleyele – Ido – Eruwa road; will the party sweep all their political positions as they did in the 2015 general elections?
Well time will tell..
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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