Ogun APM criticises Abiodun’s offer of appointments to APC aspirants
The Ogun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, Abayomi Sanyaolu, has criticised Governor Dapo Abiodun for promising political appointments to All Progressives Congress aspirants who lost out in the party’s consensus arrangement. Sanyaolu claims such offers are aimed at weakening opposition parties and undermining internal democracy. He urged aspirants to reject these appointments and consider joining the APM to pursue their ambitions. The APM leadership says it is ready to provide a level playing field for all aspirants seeking credible political opportunities.
What we know
- Abayomi Sanyaolu accused Governor Dapo Abiodun and the APC of trying to pressure aspirants into abandoning their ambitions in exchange for short-term political appointments.
- He described the offers as a tactic to distract and weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Sanyaolu highlighted recent defections to the APM in Oyo State and the decision of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to pick the party’s senatorial nomination form as proof of the APM’s growing strength.
- He urged aspirants to choose platforms that guarantee fairness and transparency rather than accept temporary appointments.
- The APM says it is ready to provide transparent processes and strong support for aspirants as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
