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A physically challenged man, Mr Nureni Tayo, has travelled from Ibarapa area of Oyo State to Oluyole Local Government Area to express his support for the 2027 political ambition of the Executive Chairman of the council, Engr. Akeem Olatunji. Tayo, who paid a special visit to Olatunji, said his decision to embark on the journey was driven by his appreciation of the administration of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as well as his confidence in the quality of leadership being provided by the Oluyole council chairman. He also expressed support for the emergence of Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi as Makinde’s…

The Secretariat of the Òyó State Emerging Political Leaders Summit 2026 is pleased to announce the official opening of the registration portal for participation in the forthcoming summit scheduled to hold on 24th–25th August 2026 at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Ibadan, Òyó State. The summit is designed to bring together emerging political leaders, young professionals, political stakeholders, and other strategic participants from across Òyó State in a timely effort to deepen political engagement, strengthen leadership capacity, and promote constructive dialogue ahead of the 2027 political season. As a platform committed to advancing unity, inclusion, responsible leadership, youth participation, and effective…

The Vice Chairmanship Candidate of Akinyele Local Government, Fadare Blessing, has felicitated the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader committed to the development and welfare of the people. In a birthday message issued to mark the occasion, Fadare described Hon. Akinleye as a leader of purpose, humility and dedication whose commitment to public service continues to make a positive impact across Akinyele Local Government. Fadare commended the council chairman for his dedication to the development and progress of Akinyele, as well as his efforts towards…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ido Local Government has received a major boost ahead of the forthcoming elections following the defection of a formidable political bloc under the Omigborotiti Group from the All Progressives Congress (APC/ROCOF) to the APM. The group, led by Hon. Hamzat Rasheed Bamidele, popularly known as Omigborotiti, also declared its support for the APM candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji (KSA). The high-profile reception was led by Engr. KSA, alongside the PDP/APM Alliance Chairman in Ido Local Government, Alhaji Musibau Emiola, and other prominent political leaders and grassroots stakeholders across the…

The 2027 political realignment in Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State has continued to gather momentum, as the House of Representatives candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Engr. Akeem Olatunji, received different batches of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), including loyalists of current federal lawmaker, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe. The detectors, who are from the Soka area and several adjoining communities within the federal constituency, were formally received by Olatunji at his private residence in the Sanyo area of Ibadan earlier in the week. The development is coming amid increasing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections,…

The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde announced this at the elective national convention of the APM held at the Rilwanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi. Lawal replaces Ibrahim Bala, who was earlier announced as Makinde’s running mate, but was intended to be a placeholder. The former DSS DG joined the APM a few days ago after resigning from the African Democratic Congress after losing the Katsina ADC governorship…

The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Hon Adebayo Simon Adewale, has withdrawn from Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, directing all members of the party and his teeming supporters across the state to vote for the Osun State Governor and Candidate of the Accord Party, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. The APM Candidate gave this indication in a press conference on Thursday, noting that the decision to back Adeleke was a “conscious choice to place Osun State’s interest above personal ambition” and that it would allow the governor to consolidate on the progress his government has achieved…

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has been formally elected as the Presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM. At the party’s National Convention, which took place at the Rilwan Adamu Square in Bauchi today, Gov. Makinde said he’s well prepared to lift the millions of Nigerians out of the poverty level, which has ravaged the land even more in the past three years as a result of poorly implemented policies. He said it is not a coincidence that today’s epoch-making event is taking place in Bauchi, the home state of the first Prime Minister of Nigeria,…

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has thrown its weight behind the Ọ̀yọ́ State Emerging Political Leaders Summit 2026, with the Minister, Ayodele Olawande, describing it as a “timely and significant” platform to prepare a new generation of leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a formal endorsement letter dated August 11, 2026, and addressed to the Convener, Wale Ajani, the Minister said the summit represents a critical intervention to deepen political participation and strengthen the place of young people in Nigeria’s democracy. The 2-day summit is scheduled for August 24–25, 2026 at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Agodi GRA,…

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State has expelled five members of the party over anti-party activities, insubordination and actions considered inimical to the unity and progress of the party. The affected members are Mr Bolarinwa Olubodun and Mrs Alimot Makinde, both from Ward 02, as well as Mr Mustapha Kazeem, Mr Fatai Akano and Mr Remi Bakare, all from Ward 07. The decision followed the submission and consideration of a report by the party’s Disciplinary Committee, which investigated allegations levelled against the five members. According to a communiqué issued by the Oluyole Local…