Oyo State Political Parties Clash Over Governorship Candidate’s Economic Plans

The political landscape in Oyo State is heating up as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) exchange sharp words over the economic plans of APC’s governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli.

Senator Alli has responded to criticism from APM’s leadership and its candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, claiming their remarks show frustration with his seven-pillar economic plan. He argues that his plan aims to address issues like poor health care, lack of grassroots development, and economic struggles in the state.

Alli’s campaign spokesperson, Bisi Oladele, stated that APM’s criticism reflects a desperate attempt to defend the current administration led by Governor Seyi Makinde, which he claims has failed to deliver on key areas such as education and youth development.

Alli emphasized that Oyo State has the highest number of out-of-school children in the Southwest and pointed out the lack of doctors in hospitals and functioning agricultural programs, despite significant funding for these sectors. He believes his plan offers a much-needed solution to these ongoing issues.

On the other hand, Adekanmbi has challenged Alli to clarify why his manifesto includes policies already in place under Governor Makinde’s administration. He questioned the consistency of the APC’s stance, pointing out that it is contradictory to criticize the government while adopting some of its policies as campaign promises.

In response, the APM campaign council highlighted that Oyo has been recognized for its livability and democratic governance, arguing that it is hard to label the state as a failure when independent assessments rank it highly.