The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has officially announced that it will not participate in the forthcoming local government election scheduled for December 2026.
The party revealed this decision in a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan.
The APC described the plan to conduct the election as “illegal, ill-conceived and self-serving.”
Sadare stated that the move would further deteriorate the situation at the grassroots level, alleging that Governor Seyi Makinde does not believe in local government autonomy.
The party further claimed that Makinde is attempting to install individuals loyal to him before his tenure ends.
“The whole world knows that Makinde does not believe in local government autonomy, and when it comes to democracy at the grassroots, he cannot be trusted for anything,” the statement read.
The party further alleged, “He has feasted on the resources of the 33 local government councils in the state for over seven years and the people cannot wait for him to leave in May for the third tier of government to regain their freedom.”
The APC also expressed its view on the governor’s motives, stating, “The same Makinde is now trying to impose another set of lackeys who would be loyal to him even after leaving Agodi Government House and he knows he cannot do this after the conduct of the 2027 general elections, which outcome would strip him of all political power and influence.”
