AAC Declares War on Makinde: Party Plans Statewide Shutdown Over Alleged Land Grabbing in Ibadan
The African Action Congress (AAC), Oyo State chapter, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of masterminding a widespread land-grabbing scheme targeting residents along the Ibadan Circular Road corridor. The opposition party vowed to mobilize affected communities for a seven-day shutdown of economic activities across the state unless the government stops further demolition and land seizure.
In a fiery statement signed by the state chairman, Kayode Babayomi, the AAC described the PDP-led administration’s acquisition of additional land as a calculated ploy to enrich political allies under the guise of infrastructure expansion.
According to the AAC, Governor Makinde had earlier assured residents that only 150 meters of land would be needed for the project, with no houses affected. However, the party claims he later reversed himself and demanded a controversial extension of 500 meters on both sides of the corridor — a move the AAC labeled “deceitful and despicable.”
Babayomi said the party will stand firmly with families who have struggled to build homes now facing demolition, warning the government to abandon plans that could push more citizens into homelessness.
“The people's land cannot be seized and sold to cronies. We believe the power of the people is stronger than those in power,” he declared.
The AAC is calling on civil society groups and residents statewide to join Monday’s march tagged “No Corridor in Ibadan,” promising a massive resistance movement against what it describes as impunity and abuse of governance.
The party also took a swipe at both the APC and PDP, branding them as kleptocrats with no genuine interest in the welfare of Nigerians.
As tensions rise, all eyes will be on Ibadan in the coming days to see whether the planned protest will trigger the major shutdown the AAC has threatened.