# Nigerian political realignment ahead of 2027 elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-political-realignment-ahead-of-2027-elections
> Updated: 2026-10-19T19:34:26.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 4.

Leading up to the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen significant growth through political defections in Oyo and Kogi states. In Kogi State, approximately 500 members from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the APC during an empowerment programme. In Oyo State, political tensions have escalated. The APC has criticized Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, labeling his recent media engagement a “waste of time” and accusing him of neglecting critical issues. Violence also emerged following the killing of Ridwan Adeyemo, an APC member, leading the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) to accuse Governor Makinde and Allied People’s Movement (APM) candidate Bimbo Adekanmbi of failing to restrain violent elements. Efforts toward APC unity continue as former governorship candidate Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin has declared his support for the party’s candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli. Following this, Alli’s campaign organization issued warnings to Governor Makinde regarding fiscal management, cautioning against “reckless spending” and the pursuit of a reported N100 billion commercial bank loan. Governor Makinde, acting as the APM presidential candidate, has outlined a ‘Reset Nigeria Agenda’ focusing on education, Niger Delta militancy, and economic restructuring. However, his leadership is facing mounting pressure; six APM state chairmen from the South-South region have passed a vote of no confidence in him, accusing him of sidelining party structures and mishandling funds. Additionally, Makinde’s administration in Oyo State has seen a wave of resignations, including his security aide, Kabiru Salami, bringing the total number of recent departures to 13. Amidst this internal friction, Makinde has continued to promote his ‘Reset Nigeria’ agenda through town hall meetings in Ondo and Akwa Ibom states, calling for a “national rebirth” and promising tax incentives for entrepreneurs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Seyi Makinde faces APM leadership crisis amid 2027 campaign

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde faces a vote of no confidence from six South-South state chairmen amid his 2027 campaign efforts.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oyo-state-apc-candidates-unite-for-2027-elections

### 2026-10-17: Oyo State faces political unrest amid violence and party disputes

Political violence and legal disputes are rising in Oyo State, Nigeria, following the killing of an APC member and ongoing contested governorship primaries within the Action Alliance party.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oyo-state-political-violence-follows-killing-of-apc-member-in-ibadan

### 2026-10-12: Nigeria political shifts: APC gains members in Kogi and criticizes Governor in Oyo

Political shifts continue in Nigeria as 500 members from opposition parties defect to the APC in Kogi State, while the APC in Oyo State criticizes Governor Seyi Makinde's recent media engagement.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-political-shifts-apc-gains-members-in-kogi-and-criticizes-governor-in-oyo

### 2026-10-02: Oyo State political realignment sees mass defections to APC

Oyo State faces major political shifts as thousands of supporters from the PDP, APM, and Accord defect to the APC ahead of 2027, while Ayo Fayose recognizes Seyi Makinde as PDP leader in the South-West.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oyo-state-political-realignment-sees-mass-defections-to-apc

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