APM Has Finished the Exam; Oyo's Other Parties Are Still Looking for Their Pens.
2027: APM Emerges as Oyo’s Most Organised Political Platform as Omituntun 3.0 Takes Shape
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) appears to have distinguished itself as one of the most organised and internally stable political parties in the state.
While several political parties continue to grapple with internal disagreements, leadership tussles, and disputes arising from candidate selection processes, APM has successfully concluded its primary elections without any major controversy, petitions, or public rancour. The development has positioned the party as one of the earliest political platforms to fully settle its candidates for the forthcoming elections.
Beyond completing its primaries, the party has also moved swiftly to unveil its deputy governorship candidate, a significant step that signals its readiness for the electoral contest ahead. The deputy governorship candidate, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu, hails from Ogbomoso, a politically strategic zone in Oyo State that has continued to play an important role in the state's electoral calculations.
In a symbolic presentation, the Oyo State Chairman of APM, Otunba Fagbemi Adegbenro, officially presented Engr. Muftau Open Salawu to Governor Seyi Makinde as the party's deputy governorship candidate alongside the governorship candidate, Chief Bimbo Adekanmbi.
The move has further strengthened speculations that the political project popularly referred to as "Omituntun 3.0" is steadily taking shape. Governor Seyi Makinde's Omituntun agenda has defined governance in Oyo State since 2019, with the administration recording notable interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agribusiness, and road construction across various parts of the state.
Political observers believe the unfolding developments could set the stage for a historic transition in Oyo politics. If successful, Oyo State may witness its first deliberate and successful second-term governor-backed succession process in the current democratic dispensation. While previous governors have attempted to influence the emergence of successors, history has shown that such efforts often faced significant political obstacles.
The conversation around continuity has also reignited debates about the importance of stable political structures in sustaining long-term development. Proponents of political continuity often point to Lagos State as a reference model. Since the return of democratic rule in 1999, Lagos has largely remained under the control of the same political family, allowing successive administrations to build upon existing policies and development frameworks.
Supporters of this model argue that uninterrupted governance direction often creates an enabling environment for consistent economic growth, institutional strengthening, infrastructural development, and policy stability. They maintain that one of the hallmarks of a progressive society is a stable political structure capable of sustaining long-term development objectives without frequent policy reversals.
In Oyo State, advocates of the Omituntun project believe a smooth transition to a successor would help preserve ongoing developmental initiatives and maintain governance momentum beyond Governor Makinde's tenure.
With the emergence of all its candidates, the absence of major internal disputes, and the early unveiling of its deputy governorship candidate, APM has undoubtedly positioned itself as a party to watch in the political permutations leading to 2027.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, stakeholders and voters alike will be observing closely to see whether the party's early organisation and strategic positioning can translate into electoral success and potentially usher in a new chapter in Oyo State's political history.
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