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Oyo Governor Makinde Forecasts Landslide Victory for APM in 2027, Welcomes APC Defectors
WHY IT MATTERS
The influx of APC defectors into the APM could alter the competitive dynamics of the 2027 elections, potentially changing the balance of power in Oyo State and affecting national party strategies.
What happened
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced that the Allied People’s Movement (APM) is poised for a landslide win in the 2027 elections. He welcomed thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a significant realignment of political support in the state.
The governor’s statement follows a period of growing dissatisfaction with the APC’s leadership and a surge in APM’s grassroots mobilization. By attracting former APC members, the APM broadens its voter base and strengthens its position ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The shift could reshape the balance of power in Oyo’s political landscape and influence national party dynamics.
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2027: Makinde predicts landslide win for APM, welcomes APC defectors
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