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Tinubu Not Behind PDP Crisis – Oyo APC Blames Makinde
Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that Governor Seyi Makinde and some leaders of the opposition party should be blamed for its woes.
The party described those accusing the President of meddling in the PDP’s affairs as “uninformed minds,” adding that the umbrella party was paying for what it termed years of “naivety, pride and insincerity.”
The PDP, once dominant in Nigeria’s political landscape, has in recent months continued to lose members — including governors and federal and state lawmakers — to rival political parties, especially the APC.
In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the PDP had not only failed Nigerians during its 16 years in power but had also failed to live up to expectations as the country’s main opposition platform.
“As democrats, we are worried about the turn of events in the PDP since the umbrella party was dislodged from power at the centre in 2015. It became evident that the only thing that united members of the party was the national cake,” the statement read.
“Things fell apart immediately after the 2015 presidential election was decided in favour of the then newly registered APC, and up till now, the centre cannot hold as the former dominant party faces imminent collapse and extinction.”
Sadare added that “political pundits and discerning minds” would attribute the PDP’s present travails to what he called a law of retribution, recalling that a former leader of the party once boasted that it would rule for 50 years.
“Shortly after, power and money which kept them going disappeared and minor crises were allowed to fester until the 2023 general elections when the worst happened,” he added.
The Oyo APC further accused PDP leaders of abandoning internal problem-solving mechanisms and allowing Makinde to take control of the party’s affairs, despite what it called his lack of capacity and experience required to lead a national political organisation.
“Gov. Makinde emerged as the final nemesis that consumed the PDP. He is now the only governor belonging to the umbrella party in the entire Southern region, with only three or four left in the North,” the statement said.
The party also recalled what it described as the sacrifices made by Tinubu and other opposition leaders during the “do-or-die politics” of the Obasanjo era, stressing that they could not now be blamed for the PDP’s decline.
“Gov. Makinde cannot deliver the PDP from its current comatose condition. If virtually all his governor colleagues have left the party for him, then questions should be asked about his mission and vision for the PDP,” the statement added.
The APC urged critics to allow President Tinubu to focus on his duties rather than drag him into the PDP’s internal problems.
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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