OYO APC DISMISSES MAKINDE’S PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION AS UNVIABLE

By: Muftau Fatimo
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential aspiration, describing it as lacking any realistic chance of success.
The APC made this declaration in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare.
The statement was made available to the media on Sunday.
The media gathered that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Our correspondent reports that the APM flag was presented to the governor at an event in Ibadan, the state capital.
The APC, in its reaction, alleged that the governor has abandoned the state to pursue his ambition.
The party, while declaring the governor’s ambition dead on arrival, said that he had failed to meet the expectations of the people over the last seven years.
The APC further maintained that the governor has no excuse other than to perform his constitutional responsibilities.
The party argued that Governor Seyi Makinde should focus on addressing the numerous challenges confronting Oyo State rather than pursuing a presidential ambition.
In a statement, the APC maintained that Makinde’s presidential aspiration lacks viability, expressing concern over what it described as the potential impact of his leadership on the state in the coming year.
The party further stated that Oyo residents deserve a governor who is collaborative, sincere and humble, alleging that Makinde has failed to demonstrate those qualities during his time in office. It consequently urged the governor to acknowledge his shortcomings and step aside from leadership of the state.
