2027: In Oyo, it’s multi-front battle for Agodi Government House

By Oluseye Ojo
The battle for the governorship seat of Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections is fast evolving into one of the most intriguing political contests in the South West of Nigeria.
What initially appeared to be a familiar rivalry between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) is gradually transforming into a wider political struggle, involving emerging third-force, and a potential fourth force, capable of re-sharpening the political calculations ahead of the elections.
Also, succession intrigues, elite alignments, party crises, religious balancing and underground negotiations, media influence, and growing vote...