{
  "id": 8749217,
  "title": "Makinde’s presidential ambition escape strategy to evade probe — Oyo APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/makindes-presidential-ambition-escape-strategy-to-evade-probe-oyo-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T19:09:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/20/makindes-presidential-ambition-escape-strategy-to-evade-probe-oyo-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of using his presidential ambition as a means to avoid legal scrutiny. According to a statement released by the APC's Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, Makinde is running for president to escape from ongoing investigations into alleged cases of corruption and abuse of office. The statement, provided to DAILY POST, claims that Makinde, who is set to complete his second term as governor in May 2027, is actively trying to flee the country before the election date of May 29, 2027. Sadare also alleges that the governor is deceiving Nigerians and distracting anti-graft agencies that are probing him. Additionally, the statement suggests that Makinde's presidential bid is a deception to secure an escape route from the country starting from January 1, 2027. The APC spokesman further claims that Makinde's actions will be made accountable for his alleged atrocities since he assumed office in May 2019.",
  "summary": "The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the presidential ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde of the state as an escape strategy to evade probe. APC made this declaration in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. DAILY POST […] Makinde’s presidential ambition escape strategy to evade…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Seyi Makinde accused of using presidential ambition to evade legal probe.",
    "Makinde allegedly fleeing country before May 2027 election.",
    "APC claims Makinde deceiving Nigerians and distracting anti-graft agencies."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}