Oyo APC Stakeholders Seek Tinubu's Help Amid Crisis

Stakeholders within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are awaiting intervention from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding a governance crisis that has emerged following the party's endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as its governorship candidate. This situation has caused discontent among other aspirants, including Senator Fatai Buhari and Adebayo Adelabu, the former deputy governor.

The APC is currently in a competitive landscape against the People's Democratic Party (PDP), which has held control since 2019 under Governor Seyi Makinde. The APC's internal conflict has led to the emergence of the Accord Party Movement (APM), which is pushing Bimbo Adekanmbi as a potential candidate.

Stakeholders believe that a reconciliation led by President Tinubu could help resolve the crisis, as they express concerns over the democratic process that led to Alli's emergence. The primary results remain unclear, with stakeholders feeling sidelined and uncertain about the party's direction ahead of the 2027 elections.