2027: Makinde Using Presidency Bid to Escape Probe – Oyo APC

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of using his 2027 presidential ambition as a way to avoid possible investigations after leaving office.

The party made the allegation in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, as Makinde continues his presidential campaign under the Allied Peoples Movement.

Makinde, who is serving his second term as governor of Oyo State, is expected to leave office in May 2027. The APC claimed that his decision to seek the presidency was partly aimed at creating an opportunity for him to leave the country before the end of his tenure.

According to the opposition party, there are several alleged corruption and abuse-of-office matters involving the governor that could require investigation after his tenure. The APC did not provide details of specific ongoing cases in the statement.

Sadare further alleged that Makinde could leave Nigeria as early as January 2027, describing the presidential bid as an attempt to distract the public and reduce attention from the issues the party said could face scrutiny.

The Oyo APC also claimed that security and anti-graft agencies were already aware of the allegations surrounding the governor and would eventually require him to respond to them.

The accusations come as Makinde continues preparations for the 2027 presidential election. Recent reports have identified him as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, placing him among politicians seeking to contest the presidency in the next general election.

The APC’s latest statement adds to the growing political disagreements between the party and the governor as the 2027 elections draw closer. The party has previously criticised Makinde’s presidential ambition, while the governor has continued to defend his decision to seek the presidency.

The allegations by the Oyo APC remain claims made by the opposition party and have not, in the material provided, been established as facts by a court or independent investigation.