The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Oluyole Federal Constituency, Engineer Akeem Olatunji, has said political alliances and last-minute coalitions will not prevent what he described as the determination of Oyo State residents to sustain the state’s development trajectory under Governor Seyi Makinde.
Olatunji made the statement while reacting to the reported movement of members of the Boye Nation/JAF Movement from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the APM.
He described the defection as evidence of what he characterised as a growing political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Defections and Political Realignment
The movement of political supporters between parties is a recurring feature of Nigeria’s electoral landscape.
Olatunji’s statement frames the reported defection as an indication of political support for the APM and the continuation of the administration’s development agenda.
However, the scale and electoral significance of the realignment would require independent evidence, including the number of defectors, their previous political roles and the extent of their support within the constituency.
The Oyo Political Landscape
Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration is a central reference point in Olatunji’s statement.
The APM candidate’s comments position the party’s campaign within the wider debate over governance, political continuity and competing party structures in Oyo State.
The 2027 elections will involve candidates and parties contesting different offices, with local political dynamics varying across constituencies.
Campaign Developments
The reported defection reflects the continuing movement of political actors ahead of the elections.
Olatunji’s remarks are his own assessment of the political implications of the development and should be distinguished from independently measured voter preferences.
Editorial verification note: The specific details of the reported Boye Nation/JAF Movement defection, including the number of people involved and the date of the event, should be confirmed through a statement from the APM or the movement before publication.