The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ibadan North-East State Constituency 2 in the 2027 general elections, Honorable Hammed Taoreed Ademola as well as the Accord aspirant in the same constituency, Honorable Adedapo Ojo, on Friday, led hundreds of their supporters to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. At their formal declaration which took place at a private facility along Old Ife Road, Ibadan, Ademola, popularly known as Lucky, disclosed that his decision to abandon the PDP ticket was informed by the reality on ground. According to him, “I did my due diligence and I…
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In a blend of faith, family and tradition, prominent Ibadan Mogaji and respected Oyo State politician, Mogaji Abass Oloko, has embarked on a spiritual journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage of Umrah, accompanied by his wives.Known for his involvement in community affairs and public life, Oloko has continued to combine his traditional responsibilities with his engagement in the political and social development of Oyo State.The spiritual journey offers the Ibadan Mogaji an opportunity to step away from the demands of public life and devote time to prayer, reflection and seeking the mercy and guidance of…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has received a fresh boost in Ogbomoso as the party continues to strengthen its grassroots mobilisation and electioneering activities across the area.The latest support for the party comes from the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals Management Board, OYSHMB, Hon. Adekunle Oladapo Bankole Esq, who donated two branded campaign vehicles to the APM in Ogbomoso to back the party’s mobilisation and campaign activities ahead of the elections.Explaining the purpose of the gesture, Hon. Bankole said the vehicles were provided to strengthen the party’s campaign structure and facilitate wider grassroots engagement across…
More than a thousand members of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oluyole local government area of Oyo state, on Friday, switched their political alliance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and thus ended their several years of loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde who they described as “selfish and clueless”. The former APM members were led into the APC by Honorable Mustapha Kazeem popular known as “Oba Oluyole” in an event which took place at the APC Secretariat located in Oke-Ado, Ibadan. The defectors were formally received by the Party’s State Chairman, Otunba Moses Alake Adeyemo and other members of…
The Oyo State Chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Governorship Campaign Council will on Monday inaugurate its Local Government Area (LGA) Campaign Coordinators. This is part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and consolidate the party’s campaign structures across the state. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to hold at 12:00 noon at the Local Government Hall, Secretariat, Ibadan. The exercise is aimed at establishing effective coordination at the local government level. It will further enhance engagement with stakeholders and ensuring the efficient implementation of the Campaign Council’s activities across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.
The grassroots mobilisation drive of former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja, received another boost as representatives of the Ebira People Community in Oyo State visited him and declared their readiness to work with him in his political journey. The delegation, representing the Ebira community under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Balogun, was led by Alhaji Chief Dr. A.A. Yusuf. During the engagement, the community presented Ambassador Arapaja with an Award of Recognition and expressed its support for his political direction. The representatives also indicated their readiness to remain with Arapaja and work with…
The political landscape of Akinyele Local Government witnessed another significant development today as the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, received another wave of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defection further adds to the series of political realignments taking place across the local government ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The latest entrants arrived with their supporters and political associates, declaring their support for the APM and participate actively in the party’s political activities. Among the major highlights of the event was the defection of Hon. Oyebode Akinsoji…
The Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has felicitated with the Mogaji of Ifatayo-Alawode Compound of Ibadanland and President of the Yoruba Youth Council, Chief Alawode Rahmon Akintunde, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Chief Sanusi, in a congratulatory message, described Mogaji Alawode as a passionate youth leader, great mobiliser and committed Yoruba son whose dedication to youth development, community service and the progress of Yorubaland continues to make a positive impact. He noted that true leadership is not defined by titles alone, but by the lives touched, people inspired and communities positively influenced…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has formally closed applications for the One-Day Representative Programme, an initiative facilitated and sponsored by the federal lawmaker to provide constituents with practical exposure to legislative duties. The application window, which was opened a month ago, was targeted at eligible indigenes of Ibadan North Federal Constituency who are above 25 years of age and registered voters in the constituency. According to a press statement made available to newsmen by the lawmaker’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Akinwale Bodija, the successful winner of…
Amb. Arapaja should hide his face in shame!You say you regret supporting Makinde in 2023? We regret ever accommodating you in PDP in 2019! Let history be clear: In 2020,you were politically dead and begging. You were in rag, you had no party, no structure, no relevance. It was His Excellency, Gov. Seyi Makinde who showed you mercy, brought you from rag to riches, brought you into PDP and made you who you are today.Without Makinde, who knows Arapaja? Who listens to Arapaja? Makinde gave you National Vice Chairman (South Wet) also Deputy National Chairman and NationalSecretary. Makinde put food…