Local News Mar 5, 2023

APC denies pro-Tinubu groups’ endorsement of Gov. Makinde in Oyo state

This news report discusses the denial of an alleged endorsement of Governor Seyi Makinde's re-election bid by pro-Tinubu support groups in Oyo State, as stated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Secretary. The article explains that the groups mentioned in the media report are not registered with the APC, and warns the public to be wary of false information promoted by sponsored merchants of lies and propaganda.

Local News Mar 5, 2023

Labour Party in Oyo State endorses Governor Seyi Makinde for reelection

This report describes the controversy surrounding the endorsement of Governor Seyi Makinde by the Labour Party for re-election in Oyo State, Nigeria. The report explains the reasons given by the chairman of the Labour Party for endorsing Makinde and the response of the LP governorship candidate to the endorsement. It also includes reactions from a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the state.

Local News Jan 18, 2023

PDP Crisis: Seyi Makinde Dumps Wike, Ready To Lead Atiku’s Campaign

[ODUNEWS] January 18 – According to early reports, Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde  would headline Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign rally in Ibadan.  Governor Makinde, who is a member of the G5 governors’ clique led by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, has been embroiled in a bitter rivalry with the PDP’s flagbearer. It was learned that at the occasion, all of the party’s candidates at all levels will be appropriately introduced.  Governor Makinde, the G-5 Forum’s young leader, has always emphasised that the party must do the right things in order to reclaim its proper place at the national level, particularly strict adherence to the zoning principle.  His stance has splintered the party’s state chapter, with other party leaders saying that only the NEC of the party, not Atiku, has the authority to fire the national chairman, Iyorcha Ayu.  With recent developments, however, the party has returned to normalcy, with all parties cooperating.   Hazeem Gbolarumi, the ex-deputy governor of Oyo State and an ardent opponent of the incumbent will...