Latest news in oyo state politics

Here are some of the latest news in Oyo State politics:

  1. Governor Makinde's Second Term Bid: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term in office. He made the announcement at a stakeholders' meeting in Ibadan, the state capital.
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of the party's state chairman, Oyewole Oyewole, by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. The crisis has led to a factionalization of the party, with some members pledging allegiance to the suspended chairman.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has concluded its primary elections, with Senator Hosea Agboola emerging as the party's candidate for the Oyo South Senatorial District. The party's governorship candidate, Makinde, is expected to be re-nominated unopposed.
  4. Oyo APC Primaries: The APC in Oyo State has also concluded its primary elections, with Adebayo Adelabu emerging as the party's candidate for the governorship election. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the state, defeated other aspirants, including Senator Teslim Folarin and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari.
  5. Makinde's Administration Under Fire: The Makinde administration has come under criticism over its handling of the state's finances, with some critics accusing the government of mismanaging the state's resources. The administration has, however, defended its financial management, saying it has been transparent and accountable.
  6. Oyo State Assembly Crisis: The Oyo State House of Assembly is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of some members by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. The suspended members have, however, vowed to continue their legislative duties, leading to a stalemate in the assembly.
  7. Oyo APC's Campaign Strategy: The APC in Oyo State has unveiled its campaign strategy for the forthcoming governorship election, which includes a door-to-door campaign and the use of social media to reach out to voters.
  8. Makinde's Campaign Strategy: The PDP in Oyo State has also unveiled its campaign strategy, which includes a focus on the party's achievements in the state, such as the construction of roads and the provision of healthcare services.
  9. Oyo State's Economy: The Oyo State government has announced plans to revamp the state's economy through the establishment of a new economic development agency. The agency is expected to focus on promoting entrepreneurship and creating jobs in the state.
  10. Oyo State's Security Challenges: The Oyo State government has expressed concern over the rising security challenges in the state, including banditry and kidnapping. The government has vowed to work with security agencies to address the challenges and ensure the safety of citizens.

These are some of the latest news in Oyo State politics. The situation is dynamic, and new developments are emerging regularly.