The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, emerged as one of the major highlights of the historic PDP/APM Unity Mega Rally held at the iconic Mapo Hall, Ibadan, as he led a massive delegation of party faithful, stakeholders, youths, women groups, and supporters from Ibadan North to the grand political gathering. The rally, which witnessed the formal declaration of Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election, attracted thousands of supporters across Oyo State and beyond. However, Hon. Olufade’s energetic mobilization and visible show of loyalty to Governor Makinde reportedly stole the…
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Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for the grand alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), describing the development as a courageous and strategic effort towards strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and preventing the emergence of a one-party system. The PDP and APM held their grand alliance rally at the popular Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, where teeming supporters of the two political parties came together to chart…
The Secretary to Oyo West Local Government, Hon. Adekanmbi Adepeju Folasade, has congratulated prominent politician and philanthropist Seun Ashamu on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader committed to the growth and development of Oyo State. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Thursday, Folasade praised Ashamu for his dedication to public service, youth empowerment and grassroots development, noting that his contributions have continued to impact many lives positively across the state. She described the celebrant as “a dependable and progressive-minded leader whose passion for the welfare of the people remains commendable”. “On behalf…
Makinde’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is “dead on arrival”. Wike made the remark on Thursday while speaking with journalists during an inspection of road projects in Abuja, hours after the Oyo governor declared his presidential ambition in Ibadan. During his declaration at the joint mega-rally of the PDP and APM, Makinde stated that the country’s situation has “continued to deteriorate, putting the majority of Nigerians on survival mode daily. The governor added that government officials responsible…
Dr Akin Fagbemi, the House of Representatives candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, has commended the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for forming an alliance with the APM, describing the move as a bold and strategic step capable of reshaping the political landscape of the state ahead of future elections. Fagbemi gave the commendation while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the Unity Mega Rally held in Ibadan on Thursday. He said the alliance reflected a shared commitment towards strengthening democratic values, promoting inclusiveness and ensuring good governance for the people of…
Hon. Dare Adeleke has described the governor’s declaration to contest the 2027 presidential election as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy and a major shift in the country’s political landscape. Governor Makinde formally declared his ambition to run for the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the historic PDP/APM Unity Mega Rally held on Thursday at the iconic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Reacting to the announcement, Adeleke, a chieftain of the Oyo PDP, said the declaration was remarkable because of its significance, timing, and the overwhelming national support that preceded it. “His Excellency, Engr. Seyi…
The oyo state Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade has reacted to the ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde to become the next president of Nigeria next year. ‘If not him, who and if not now, when’ the Commissioner asked. He said Governor Makinde has proved his mettle in oyo state for the past 7 years and even the Federal Government and some states have emulated some of his governance policies like the effective response during Covid in 2020, his quick responses to workers’ financial plight , his IGR expansion strategy that has raised the bar from a paltry 26.5bn in…
The consensus governorship candidate t on the platform of Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi and deputy governorship candidate, Mufutau Open Salawu have arrived at the Southwest headquarters of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Old Ife Road, Ibadan. Mornistaroptimalnews reports that Adekanmbi is in the PDP office to attend the signing of Memo of Understanding (M.O.U.) the PDP) and the APM. The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde and the National Chairman, Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) are expected at the venue. Goalpoachernews reports had reported earlier that the unveiling of Adekanmbi as the governorship candidate, Odidiomo, Shina…
The Muslim Community of Oyo State has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to support the emergence of a Muslim as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election, citing what it described as the need to preserve religious balance and harmony in the state. The call was made in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Muslim Community of Oyo State, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, after a meeting attended by representatives of several Islamic organisations, including NASFAT, NACOMYO, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, FOMWAN, the Muslim Youth Organisation of Nigeria (MYON) and other community leaders. In the…
The Executive Chairman of Òyó East Local Government, Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola, has congratulated former Commissioner for Energy, Environment, Budget and Planning, as well as the House of Representatives candidate for Òyó Federal Constituency under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Nurudeen Temilolu Ashamu (TNA), on the occasion of his birthday. Hon. Oluokun, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Adeleke Afees Adeniran, thanked God for granting Hon. Ashamu the grace to witness another remarkable year filled with achievements and fulfilment. The Chairman described Hon. Ashamu as a distinguished personality whose contributions to education, professional…