Adebisi Olopoenia, a prominent Oyo State political chieftain and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) leader, has warned that the party structure in the state is on the verge of collapse. He made this statement in a viral video seen by The Nation on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Olopoenia addressed a gathering of party supporters at his Ibadan residence, using architectural metaphors to caution against political manoeuvring and forced alliances.
During the gathering, Olopoenia reflected on structural integrity, drawing a direct parallel to unstable political foundations. He told the audience that a homeowner should not forcibly try to sustain a house if it begins to show signs of collapse. The party chieftain asked the crowd whether they knew that if a house begins to sway, it is collapsing. This was a metaphor for the current state of the APM in Oyo.
Olopoenia warned against trying to maintain structures that show signs of severe instability, noting that government or regulatory intervention becomes inevitable when leaders abandon or fail to secure their own positions. He used the example of a house inspection, where if someone runs away, the government will come back to inspect it and ask the person to stop and stand by because the house is swaying.
The party chieftain likened the APM to a house that is already heading for the precipice. He stressed that sound structures do not face demolition or government interference. According to Olopoenia, if someone builds something without signs of collapse, the government will not demolish it. This, he said, is a sign of a stable structure.
Olopoenia reassured his followers regarding ongoing political developments, advising them to keep their minds at ease and leave the situation to God. The gathering concluded with prayers and cheers from supporters as Olopoenia thanked the attendees. The Nation reports that there is a crisis rocking the party over the candidates for the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
The crisis is attributed to foundation members kicking against alleged imposition and usurpation by members of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which formed an alliance with the APM earlier in the year. This has led to tensions within the party, with some members opposing the alliance.
The warning by Olopoenia comes at a critical time, with the local government elections in Oyo State approaching. The party's structure and leadership are crucial in determining the party's performance in the elections.
Key points
- APM chieftain Adebisi Olopoenia warns of imminent collapse of party structure in Oyo due to instability and forced alliances.
- Olopoenia uses architectural metaphors to caution against political manoeuvring and forced alliances within the party.
- The party is facing a crisis over candidates for the forthcoming local government elections in Oyo State.
