by Yinka Adeniran


Following series of protracted meetings and discussions, leading opposition parties in Oyo State have agreed to adopt and work for the success of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate at the forthcoming governorship election, Mr Seyi Makinde.

Although the number of the parties involved was not stated, the governorship candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Bolaji Ayorinde said his party as well as some others he didn’t give their names yet have agreed on working for the victory of Makinde.

The meeting which held at the Bodija residence of ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja till late yesterday night had been inconclusive for days owing to the inability of the opposition parties to finalise talks and agree on modalities of the coalition for the proposed government of unity.

When the talk on proposed coalition started before the Presidential and National Assembly election which held two Saturdays ago, five governorship candidates including Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala (ADP), Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (ADC), Seyi Makinde (PDP), Bolaji Ayorinde (SDP) and Sharafadeen Alli (ZLP) showed interest in forming a coalition to defeat the ruling All Progressive Congress.

Things took a new turn when Alao-Akala backed out of the plan citing his alleged denial of support to run on the strength of the coalition by former Governor Rashidi Ladoja and thereafter declaring support for the APC governorship candidate, Mr Adebayo Adelabu.

However, both the ZLP candidate, Alli and his ADC counterpart, Lanlehin were absent at the final leg of the meeting where Makinde was adopted.

Addressing the press, Ayorinde a legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria noted that the coalition is an open book which gives room for other parties in the opposition to ‘plug in to’.

He said “The interpretation of the smile we are wearing after our meeting is that the state is moving forward, we are very happy with the development. As you can see, Seyi Makinde is here and smiling, I am here smiling and some of our other colleagues are possibly still with their other caucuses and I believe that they are also smiling.

“We are happy because we are working on how to form a coalition government in Oyo State and that is why we are happy. We have agreed to work together for a candidate.

“The outcome of the meeting is that we are moving forward. We, in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), have resolved to work with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and we shall be supporting Seyi Makinde for governor.”

He also cleared that the opposition parties are not collapsing their structures but only working for the PDP governorship candidate.

“The parties remain the same. They remain the parties that they are, but for the governorship election on Saturday, March 9th, we have all resolved to work for the candidate of the PDP.

“There are so many parties in the state who are willing to join us. So we have an open book and everybody plugging into that book, so it’s a developing story. For now, if I say we are five, by the time we finish talking to you, it may be seven or even eight, so it is every minute that the parties are joining the fold”, he added.

While noting that the governorship candidate of the ADC and ZLP in the coalition are still meeting with the party stakeholders and caucuses, the PDP flag bearer, Makinde said the coalition for a government of unity will only brighten the chances of the masses winning adding that the coming election is going to be a straight fight between godfathers and the masses.

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Lalasticlala

That is good let chase apc and Tinubu ojuyobo out of southwest awon olee jatijati egbe ofo

In fact, make dem no adopt Seyi Makinde, na him turn to win unless APC rig.


E be like say dem no know how dem mean those Garri and kulikuli sharer. Make Akala join them, dem go still lose.


Ajimobi is a great governor, but his arrogance and pride lead him here which is causing hatred for Adelabu

PDP power

This is really going to be a difficult one for the ruling party in Oyo going by Ajumobis performance and his disregard for the people. But seeing that APC lost by just 1300+ votes weeks ago and the endorsement Penkele got from the NURTW, then an alliance with Akala and still more to follow, am giving it to APC.

Say No to constitution authority and his party In Oyo state.

99% of all the state owned tertiary institution in Oyo state are on strike since last year.

Oyo is not Osun

Apc is a biblical scam in Oyo state.... A demonic cum poverty mafioso party meant only for dilapidated personalities.... All things been equal Adelabu nd that APC nonsense ought to be given a red card in Oyo state...

Iyun naa kuku daa....
*in my ibadan accent

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Gud development
APC must be trashed by all means

9ce move, Omitutu all the way.
Akala can go and eat amala at bourdillon

Oyo and Ogun state will be keenly contested we don't want to hear rigging from any sour loser who did not properly do his homework

Next saturday elections would be really tough in Oyo.

Well then, it seems the battle line is drawn in the OYO state race. See how the Nasarawa State battle is shaping up---Engr Sule of the APC fired the first shot, awaiting response from the PDP camp--strictly issus based camp, big ups to the the APC camp!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0xNYtw5KDU

It will still be difficult for the opposition to win in Oyo State. APC will win in Oke Ogun zone, in Ogbomosho zone because of Alao Akala and in Oyo zone. PDP May win in Ibadan and Ibarapa zones but it will be a close race

Now alignment and realignment, just hours after APC anouced their own. My question is who is ladoja backing? We know Akala is backing APC.

Firebomber:
Say No to constitution authority and his party In Oyo state.

99% of all the state owned tertiary institution in Oyo state are on strike since last year.

Oyo is not Osun

Mr don't say what you don't know just in order to downgrade someone or something.

OVA200:
Mr don't say what you don't know just in order to downgrade someone or something.

Who are you please?

And where in my comment is not right?

gurunlocker:


In fact, make dem no adopt Seyi Makinde, na him turn to win unless APC rig.


E be like say dem no know how dem mean those Garri and kulikuli sharer. Make Akala join them, dem go still lose.


Ajimobi is a great governor, but his arrogance and pride lead him here which is causing hatred for Adelabu

please don't tell me you are not seeing my mind

Bayo Adelabu Penkele all the way..#NextLevel is the surest way

HajiMT:
It will still be difficult for the opposition to win in Oyo State. APC will win in Oke Ogun zone, in Ogbomosho zone because of Alao Akala and in Oyo zone. PDP May win in Ibadan and Ibarapa zones but it will be a close race

Lol, am so sure you are not from Oyo state.

guy One Ogun and Oyo town is a no go area for your APCSCAM. it will shock you people just like that of Presidential election.

OYO is not Osun.

HajiMT:
It will still be difficult for the opposition to win in Oyo State. APC will win in Oke Ogun zone, in Ogbomosho zone because of Alao Akala and in Oyo zone. PDP May win in Ibadan and Ibarapa zones but it will be a close race

You are very right..Last week election in Oyo State, APC won 2 senatorial seat, PDP 1..house of representation, APC won 9, ADP 1 and PDP 4.
APC may win next week..

ijustdey:




http://thenationonlineng.net/opposition-parties-in-oyo-adopt-pdp-guber-candidate/


Lalasticlala

Wrong title.

Oyo PDP candidate is Seyi Makinde not Oloriegbe (APC Kwara)

WOULDN'T YOU RATHER GO FOR ADELABU PENKELEMESI AS OYO STATE GOVERNOR!

Firebomber:
Say No to constitution authority and his party In Oyo state.

99% of all the state owned tertiary institution in Oyo state are on strike since last year.

Oyo is not Osun

Read what you have written and judge yourself

gurunlocker:


In fact, make dem no adopt Seyi Makinde, na him turn to win unless APC rig.


E be like say dem no know how dem mean those Garri and kulikuli sharer. Make Akala join them, dem go still lose.


Ajimobi is a great governor, but his arrogance and pride lead him here which is causing hatred for Adelabu

AJIMOBI is a governor but never a great governor. Examples of great governors are: Babatunde Raji Fashola, Olusegun Mimiko...baba no dey their league at all.

PDP will win Ibarapa, Ogbomoshoa and Ibadan

Sociologie:
WOULDN'T YOU RATHER GO FOR ADELABU PENKELEMESI AS OYO STATE GOVERNOR!

Don't be deceived. Go and read/research more about Makinde and stop acting like an ignoramus. #No2ToyBoy #No2PenkeleMESS