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Crisis Brewing in Oyo APC: Concerns Over Senator Teslim Folarin’s Alleged Moves Against Lawmakers

Tensions appear to be rising within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, as concerns grow over the role of Senator Teslim Folarin in what some party stakeholders describe as renewed internal divisions within the party.

Sources within the party allege that the former gubernatorial candidate has vowed that several current members of the House of Representatives from the state will not return to the National Assembly in the next election cycle, deepening fears of factional conflict at a time when the party is trying to consolidate unity ahead of the 2027 political season.

Alleged Targeting of Four Lawmakers

According to insiders familiar with the development, Senator Folarin is said to have privately expressed determination to stop the re-election of four APC lawmakers:

1. Hon. Lafisoye Akinmoyede: representing Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency
2. Hon. Akeem Adeyemi (Skimeh): representing Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West Federal Constituency
3. Hon. Tajudeen Abisodun (Were): representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency
4. Hon. Akin Alabi: representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency

Party insiders claim the lawmakers’ perceived offense was aligning early with the political direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and endorsing the Minister of Power, Oloye Bayo Adelabu, as a potential governorship candidate for Oyo State.

Alleged Political Retaliation

Sources say the four lawmakers are now viewed by the senator as political adversaries within the party, particularly because their endorsement signaled support for a gubernatorial direction that differs from Folarin’s own political ambitions.

Despite the apparent presidential support around Adelabu’s potential candidacy, Senator Folarin is believed to remain interested in contesting the governorship again, setting the stage for possible internal rivalry.

One source within the party claimed that Folarin has told close aides and political associates that he would ensure the lawmakers do not secure APC tickets for re-election, reportedly stressing that he would make certain that “especially that Akin Alabi” does not return to the House of Representatives.

Presidential Intervention

However, party insiders also indicate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Senator Folarin to exercise restraint, warning against actions that could undermine the fragile unity recently rebuilt within the Oyo State chapter of the APC.

The intervention reportedly came amid growing concern among party leaders that renewed internal battles could weaken the APC’s chances of reclaiming the governorship in the state.

Questions Over Party Role

Political observers also note that Senator Folarin currently serves as the Renewed Hope Ambassador for Oyo State, a role meant to promote the president’s agenda and strengthen party cohesion across the state.

Critics argue that this position places a responsibility on him to support broadly accepted candidates and maintain party harmony, rather than deepen factional divides.

A Test for Party Unity

With the 2027 political cycle slowly approaching, many APC stakeholders in Oyo State are calling for discipline, unity, and respect for the party’s collective interests.

They warn that internal rivalries and political vendettas could jeopardize the APC’s chances of returning to power in the state, especially at a time when the party is working to rebuild its grassroots structure.

Whether the party leadership will successfully manage the emerging tensions remains to be seen, but the situation has already sparked intense discussions among party members about loyalty, ambition, and the future direction of the APC in Oyo State.

Adebowale Gbolahan writes from Ibadan

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Game over, season film loading 😁

May the people wishes prevail in Oyo state

TESLIM still dey POLITICS ni?.. okay oo

happney65:
You fight,you don't fight o

It is going to be omituntun 3.0 in Oyo come 2027. We are not going back to those 8 locust years again

Ko ju be lo

sorry who is OMITUNTUN again? any new POLITICIAN ? all this OLD recycled old TIFS but new PARTY ?

You fight,you don't fight o

It is going to be omituntun 3.0 in Oyo come 2027. We are not going back to those 8 locust years again

Ko ju be lo

I thought he has dumped the party at a point.

He just want to be relevant. APC is "Baba sope (Decision base on Tinubu verdict)"

Teslim Folarin fe teh
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That one na their own problem

How I wish seyi makinde continue the omitutu 3.0 but don't see it possible with his evil circular road collection of people's land stilling by trick,but I can see this write up sponsor by akin alabi.

fmlala:
May the people wishes prevail in Oyo state

In Nigeria political system? A camel will rather pass through the eye of a needle.

Old issue. The recent gains made by the party of late are already giving “Gomina Wa” sleepless nights, thus sponsoring propaganda. He ain't even sure on which platform his candidate will contest on.

His own ambition is not certain but he's threatening others, this man wahala too much

happney65:
You fight,you don't fight o

It is going to be omituntun 3.0 in Oyo come 2027. We are not going back to those 8 locust years again

Ko ju be lo

make una dey play, omituntun ko, ẹjatuntun ni

Akinzo2121:
Game over, season film loading 😁

Ah!! Are you a political fingerling?? This is the smallest of the political interests fights.

It will be resolved so easily. They will later align. This is just to seek relevance and being placed in the proper seat. They won’t use Folarin for the guber seat and he will still work with them with no rancour.

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Crisis Brewing in Oyo APC: Concerns Over Senator Teslim Folarin’s Alleged Moves Against Lawmakers





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They work against him in the last election so they must also face their own now expecially that Akin Alabi who even said it at a function that he worked against him.

fmlala:
May the people wishes prevail in Oyo state

Can Minister of POWER -Adelabu -Fix -NEPA/DISCOS First-,
Or I don't understand o!
- It's over 3- Months and More that-DISCOS don't give more than 2- hour Light 🚨,in a 24- Hours - With Ikeja DISCOS in Receivership!
-So,when you remove just 2- hours out of 24- hours,the Rest na Darkness,
Or Is that- the Minister of Power Is Not Aware that We Now Have More Darkness, even as I'm typing is in Darkness!
-This Country Needs An Iron hand in Areas of:
•Light 🕯️ 🚨,
•Refinery,
• Education that Meets the Global Needs,
Just FACTS AND TRUTH!

He is just a thuggery politician like Wike

I'm not sure he can win primary not to talk of d state election

evanpass:
How I wish seyi makinde continue the omitutu 3.0 but don't see it possible with his evil circular road collection of people's land stilling by trick,but I can see this write up sponsor by akin alabi.

How and where did he steal people's land? You need to answer and your time starts NOW!

Make he no touch Ona Ara star boy, Akin Alabi o...if he touches him...he go burn am.
You don't touch people with street credibility in politics

Boss, I'm not a politician and no intentions to be, first do you reside in Oyo state because if you don't there's no point explaining things to you because how will less than 80 meters of road translate to 500meters right,500 meters left,total 1kilometer, demolishing people's properties and I'm not talking about does on the right of way while the original setback from the governor that initiated the idea is 75 right,75left or tell me in the whole world where setback is both is 1kilometer.honestly,I will like omituntun 3.0 to continue in Oyo state,I really don't reply people quote but if the guy has honest P.A if they continue with that stealing by treak they should for government house in 2027 or should will discuss about other land in ibadan the governor don grab by treak too because ibadan people don't forget good or bad deed reason while they still like Ladoja till tomorrow besides campaigning won't be really easy because APC now has Sunday igboho in there camp,oga voting and voter in Oyo state no be like other South West ,even tinubu also know.i

happney65:
How and where did he steal people's land? You need to answer and your time starts NOW!

evanpass:
Boss, I'm not a politician and no intentions to be, first do you reside in Oyo state because if you don't there's no point explaining things to you because how will less than 80 meters of road translate to 500meters right,500 meters left,total 1kilometer, demolishing people's properties and I'm not talking about does on the right of way while the original setback from the governor that initiated the idea is 75 right,75left or tell me in the whole world where setback is both is 1kilometer.honestly,I will like omituntun 3.0 to continue in Oyo state,I really don't reply people quote but if the guy has honest P.A if they continue with that stealing by treak they should for government house in 2027 or should will discuss about other land in ibadan the governor don grab by treak too because ibadan people don't forget good or bad deed reason while they still like Ladoja till tomorrow besides campaigning won't be really easy because APC now has Sunday igboho in there camp,oga voting and voter in Oyo state no be like other South West ,even tinubu also know.i

So in other words,it was Seyi that made the circular road to 500Metres right,Yes or No?

I want to be sure of how to answer you so I need your reply on this first

Seyi extended the road to 500Metres right and it wasn't anybody else right?

You see that Hon Lafi of Lagelu, I support whoever has the capacity to stop him wholeheartedly.

If you are referring to Ajimobi's tenure as locust years, you must e high on a very hard drug. Till date Seyi continues with projects planned or initiated by Ajimobi. You are just confused and looking for how to defend Mr. Land Grabber.

happney65:
You fight,you don't fight o

It is going to be omituntun 3.0 in Oyo come 2027. We are not going back to those 8 locust years again

Ko ju be lo

energy37:
If you are referring to Ajimobi's tenure as locust years, you must e high on a very hard drug. Till date Seyi continues with projects planned or initiated by Ajimobi. You are just confused and looking for how to defend Mr. Land Grabber.

Okay which project was planned and initiated by Ajimobi that s'eyi is still continuing till date

Your time starts NOW!