The crisis rocking the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a fresh dimension as the INEC-recognized state chairman, Professor Akinosho, warned that members loyal to Governor Seyi Makinde risk becoming “party-less”. Speaking on the program “The Agenda” on Dominion TV, Akinosho emphasized that the window for official membership registration is closing rapidly. Professor Akinosho revealed that the party is currently conducting its membership registration strictly online. He issued a stern warning that any individual who fails to register through the recognized channel by the April 10, 2026, deadline will lose their status as a party member. “By April 10, we have to forward the names to INEC. Whoever does not register by then cannot claim to be a member of the party. That is the danger.” When asked about the status of Governor Makinde, Akinosho stated that while the door for reconciliation remains open, the law remains supreme regarding party membership. The party chairman was particularly scathing in his assessment of a recent meeting between some PDP elements and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He dismissed the gathering as an “Amala Convention” and described the participants as “party-less people”. He further claimed that the ADC is currently “floating” without leadership recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing his group’s loyalty to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Akinosho defended the Minister against allegations of anti-party activities. He described Wike as a “worthy leader” and maintained that serving in the current administration is a national call to service. Akinosho insisted that his leadership is the only one with a legitimate lifeline for the 2027 general elections. He revealed a scheduled primary election timetable starting May 2, 2026, for the House of Assembly and culminating in the presidential primary on May 23, 2026. Despite the Governor’s faction controlling a newly constructed secretariat, Akinosho noted that legal recognition remains with his executive Post navigation The Opatoki’s Blueprint: A Comprehensive Agenda For Oyo State’s Sustainable Development, Economic Growth, And Inclusive Leadership THE MOLETE DECLARATION: BASA to Declare Senate Ambition for Oyo South.
