Breaking: Former Police Commissioner Withdraws from Governorship Primary
- Fatai Owoseni has withdrawn from the Accord Party governorship primary in Oyo State amid allegations of manipulation
- The former police commissioner cites rising violence and frustration with his political ambitions as key reasons for withdrawal
- Owoseni expresses concern over orchestrated plans undermining his candidacy and re-evaluates his political association
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Ibadan, Oyo State - A former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has announced his withdrawal from the Accord Party governorship primary in Oyo State.
The former Security Adviser to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, cited alleged manipulation of the party structure and rising violence within the Accord Party.
Source: Twitter
Owoseni announced his withdrawal from the 2027 gubernatorial race in a statement released on Tuesday via his X handle @OwoseniFatai and Facebook page.
He claimed recent developments made it difficult for his Oyo state governorship ambition to thrive on the Accord platform.
Owoseni alleged that there were orchestrated moves within the party aimed at frustrating his aspiration.
“However, in light of the responsibility I owe our teeming supporters, I'm constrained to avail myself of this time to announce my decision to rethink my political company and association with the Accord Party.
“Within the past twelve hours, ongoing developments in the party point to orchestrated plans to ensure that our gubernatorial aspiration via the platform of the Accord Party is not achieved. Even though I chose to ignore the initial signs, two things have now compelled us to pause and take decisive action.”
Why ex-police commissioner dumps guber race
Owoseni mentioned the two things that compelled him and his team to pause and take decisive action.
"The first is the total infiltration and manipulation of the party structure, especially at the state level, by elements within the state who will go to any lengths to ensure that perpetuity in government is sustained.
"Secondly, thuggery and violence are emerging as instruments to destabilize the party to ensure that the entire process is stalemated.
"In light of the foregoing and some other issues that will be unveiled in due course, I’m compelled to withdraw and step aside from the Accord Party."
He thanked his supporters who have believed in him since the inception of the course to become the governor of Oyo State.
Owoseni said his supporters' trust has been a source of strength, while asking for their understanding at this moment.
Source: Original
Former IGP dumps APC for SDP
Recall that former Inspector-General of Police Adamu Abubakar resigned from the APC after losing the Nasarawa governorship primary.
Adamu joined the Social Democratic Party, citing fairness issues with the APC's primary process.
His resignation letter was submitted to All Progressives Congress (APC) officials in Lafia on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Fubara withdraws from APC governorship primary
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Governor Sim Fubara withdrew from the APC governorship primaries, creating political uncertainty in Rivers State.
The decision followed extensive consultations, emphasising unity and loyalty within the party despite stepping down.
Political stakeholders await clarification on next steps as the APC navigates this unexpected development.
Source: Legit.ng
