Latest oyo state political news

Here are some of the latest political news from Oyo State:

  1. Governor Makinde's Re-Election Bid: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. 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 governorship primaries, with Seyi Makinde emerging as the party's candidate. The primaries were marred by controversy, with some aspirants complaining of irregularities.
  4. Oyo Assembly Crisis: The Oyo State House of Assembly is facing a crisis following the suspension of 14 members of the House by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. The suspended members have vowed to challenge their suspension in court.
  5. LG Polls: The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has announced the schedule for the local government elections in the state. The polls are expected to hold in December 2022.
  6. Makinde's Anti-Corruption War: Governor Makinde has launched a fresh anti-corruption crusade in the state, with the establishment of a special task force to investigate and prosecute corrupt officials. The task force has already arrested several high-ranking officials accused of corruption.
  7. Oyo APC Crisis: Court Orders Injunction: A High Court in Ibadan has granted an injunction restraining the APC from conducting any primary election in the state until the crisis is resolved. The court order was obtained by a faction of the party loyal to the suspended chairman, Oyewole Oyewole.
  8. Makinde's Development Agenda: Governor Makinde has launched a new development agenda for the state, which focuses on infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and job creation. The agenda is aimed at transforming the state into a model for development in Nigeria.

These are some of the latest political news from Oyo State. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.