Oyo state political news today
Here are some recent political news updates from Oyo State, Nigeria:
Governor Makinde's Administration
- The Oyo State Government has approved the establishment of a new university in the state, which will be located in Ibadan, the state capital. (Source: The Punch)
- The state government has also approved the construction of a new international airport in Ibadan, which is expected to be completed in the next three years. (Source: Vanguard)
APC Crisis
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of the state chairman, Oyewole Oyewole, by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. (Source: The Nation)
- The crisis has led to a factionalization of the party, with some members loyal to Oyewole while others are backing the NWC's decision. (Source: Premium Times)
PDP Crisis
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State is also facing a crisis following the suspension of the state chairman, Bayo Baruwa, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC). (Source: The Punch)
- The crisis has led to a factionalization of the party, with some members loyal to Baruwa while others are backing the NWC's decision. (Source: Vanguard)
Election Tribunal
- The Oyo State Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by the APC challenging the victory of the PDP in the 2019 governorship election in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- The tribunal held that the petition lacked merit and was therefore dismissed. (Source: Premium Times)
Other News
- The Oyo State Government has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting agriculture in the state. (Source: The Punch)
- The initiative, which is called the "Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme", is aimed at increasing agricultural production and productivity in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these are just some of the recent political news updates from Oyo State, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.