Oyo APC Boycotts LG Elections
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The boycott by the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress of the Nigeria — Oyo State local government elections could lead to political instability and uncertainty in the region, potentially affecting investor confidence in local governance. The allegations against Governor Seyi Makinde regarding local government autonomy may also raise concerns about transparency and democratic processes, which could have long-term implications for the state's economic environment.
The Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria — Oyo State has announced its decision to boycott the local government elections scheduled for December 2026, labeling the exercise as illegal and politically motivated. The party accuses Governor Seyi Makinde of attempting to install loyalists in local government councils and undermining local government autonomy. The Nigeria — Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) had rescheduled the poll from January 2027 to December 2026, citing a clash with the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) timetable for the 2027 general elections. The APC argues that the early election is a scheme by Governor Makinde to maintain political influence beyond his tenure, which ends in May 2027. The party has vowed to collaborate with other stakeholders to prevent what it describes as a waste of public funds and a desecration of democracy in Nigeria — Oyo State. They also criticized the joint account operation, alleging that local government funds are being mismanaged.
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