- Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has said APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, “got a bit distracted” after the Edo and Ondo gubernatorial elections
- Speaking with journalists in Akure in November after INEC announced the APC candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, winner of the Ondo election, Ganduje had declared that the APC aims to displace the PDP from Oyo and Osun states
- Reacting after two weeks, Makinde played down the APC leader’s remarks, saying the people are against the ruling federal party and they “will show them”
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.
Osogbo, Osun state – As attention turns to the elections coming up in Nigeria in 2025, 2026 and 2027, Governor Seyi Makinde has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not win Oyo and Osun states.