Youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have urged Governor Seyi Makinde to begin preparing his handover note, asserting that residents are ready for a new leadership direction ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Speaking at a press briefing at the APC Secretariat in Oke-Ado, State APC Youth Leader Comrade John Aremu said young party members are mobilizing to reclaim the state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration.

Aremu accused the current government of holding Oyo State “in bondage” and stressed that APC youths are committed to delivering the political change the state needs.

“The ruling party should prepare for its eventual exit, with progressive young leaders ready to assume responsibility,” he said.

Highlighting recent political developments, Aremu pointed to the reconciliation between Senator Teslim Folarin and Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu as a sign of renewed unity within the APC, which he believes will strengthen the party’s prospects in 2027.

He also outlined plans for the upcoming APC Youth Summit, which will focus on restructuring party units, mobilizing grassroots support, and fostering alignment among young members behind a shared progressive vision.

The summit, Aremu said, will unveil a youth-driven strategic roadmap, including digital advocacy, political mobilization, community engagement projects, and issue-based campaigns aimed at reclaiming the state.

“The future of Oyo must be planned today,” he emphasized, adding that the youth wing is fully prepared to lead the transformation needed to advance the state’s development agenda.