The Oyo State Councillors forum 2021–2024 set in Oyo State have strongly refuted reports of a “mass defection” from former councillor forum chairman, describing the publication as misleading, exaggerated and far from the true position of affairs.
Reacting to the viral report video online which claimed that promise support from former councillor is false news
In a statement jointly issued by leaders and representatives of the 21/24 set, the councillors remain firmly rooted in APM and loyal to the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde and all APM candidates.
“We wish to categorically state that there is no mass defection from the APM by former councillors in Oyo State. Any claim suggesting otherwise is false and misleading. Those making such claims are only entitled to speak for themselves, not for the majority of us,” the statement read.
They further clarified that:
Some former councillors have returned fully to party activities and are actively participating in APM structures.
Some are currently serving as party executives at local government and state levels.
Many others remain steadfast supporters of Governor Seyi Makinde and the APM government in Oyo State.
The councillors stressed that the APM under Governor Makinde remains a united and progressive political family, adding that the governor’s achievements in infrastructure, education, health, road development, security and workers’ welfare have continued to strengthen grassroots support across the state.
According to them, it is misleading and politically motivated for anyone to present personal grievances as a collective decision of the entire councillors’ forum.
“We acknowledge that individuals have the right to their personal political choices, but it is dishonest to portray such personal decisions as a collective action. The APM Councillors 21/24 set is not defecting. We are still here, stronger, united and committed to the success of Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP,” they stated.
They also dismissed claims that all former councillors were excluded from party activities, noting that many of their members are actively involved in party congresses, campaigns, mobilisation and policy engagements.
The councillors urged the public and party supporters to disregard reports of mass defection, describing them as propaganda aimed at creating unnecessary tension and disunity within the Party.
“We remain loyal to the all APM candidates and to the visionary leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde. Oyo APM is intact, stable and focused on delivering more dividends of democracy to the people of the state,” the statement concluded.
