… Tells Makinde to Release Funds for Campaign Council, Immediate Appointment of Loyal Youths of APM
Some stakeholders of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State have expressed displeasure over the political alignment of Bayo Akande Sangogade popularly known as BOYE NATION with Seyi Tinubu at the national level while maintaining his association with APM and support for Bimbo Adekanmbi in the state.
The stakeholders, who spoke with GoalpoacherNews on condition of anonymity on Thursday raised concerns over what they described as conflicting political interests, particularly following his decision to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu against Seyi Makinde who had earlier received him with fanfare at the concert held at Adamasingba stadium.
The development featured prominently at a stakeholders’ meeting, where disagreements emerged over proposed political appointments for members of BOYE NATION.
According to the stakeholders, some members of the campaign council opposed the proposed appointment of SAs from BOYE NATION group, alleging that the group’s leadership had not demonstrated sufficient commitment to the party’s political interests especially Makinde’s presidential ambition.
The stakeholders further alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde released millions of naira for the BOYE NATION Concert adding that the Governor attended the concert but only for Sangogade to make u-turn by branding campaign vehicles for Tinubu at the expense of a governor who received him into APM.
They, however, alleged that the funds were not properly accounted for, claiming that only the Ankara materials were eventually produced, while additional funds allegedly collected for the production of branded vests and caps did not translate into the delivery of those items.
The allegations reportedly contributed to the disagreement over whether members of the group should be considered for political appointments under the Makinde administration.
The stakeholders also accused BOYE NATION of maintaining political interests at both the national and state levels, alleging that the group was supporting Tinubu at the centre while retaining his membership of APM which he affirmed at Fresh FM when he accompanied Bimbo Adekanmbi to the Radio Station.
They said the situation had generated displeasure among some political leaders, adding that Governor Makinde reportedly expressed his dissatisfaction while Otunba Seye Famojuro was also said to have questioned the group’s political disposition.
Beyond the controversy surrounding BOYE NATION, the stakeholders raised concerns about the need to prioritise loyal party members, particularly youths who have remained committed to the APM’s political activities.
They therefore urged Makinde to rescind the proposed appointments for BOYE NATION followers and instead allocate the available positions to dedicated APM youths who have contributed to the party’s growth and mobilisation.
The stakeholders, said to be predominantly party elders, maintained that giving political appointments to members of the group ahead of loyal party members would further deepen dissatisfaction within the party.
They also demanded the immediate release of funds meant for the APM campaign council to enable it to commence and sustain its political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the stakeholders, the campaign council must receive the necessary financial support to carry out its responsibilities, rather than leaving committed members to struggle with mobilisation and campaign activities.
The stakeholders consequently called for urgent reconciliation, insisting that the governor should prioritise the interests of loyal APM members, release campaign funds and ensure that committed youths are considered for immediate political appointments.
They warned that failure to address the concerns could further aggravate disagreements within the party as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
