A former Personal Assistant to the former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Ajiboye Akande Sangogade, popularly known as Boye Nation, has explained why he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Speaking with journalists in Ibadan on Sunday, Sangogade said his decision was based on his personal political beliefs and his assessment of the political situation in Oyo State.
He said his support for Governor Seyi Makinde and the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, was driven by his desire to create more opportunities for young people to actively participate in politics and governance.
Sangogade made the remarks following the Boye Nation/JAF Movement Mega Concert held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, where he formally led hundreds of youths, traders, artisans and other supporters from the APC into the APM.
He stressed that his decision had nothing to do with any disagreement with his former boss, Adelabu.
“I was a former Personal Assistant to Chief Adebayo Adelabu. I am not in any way in crisis with anyone. I am mature enough to make my own decision,” he said.
According to him, his move to the APM was an independent political decision based on what he believes is the right direction for him and the young people he leads.
Sangogade also urged his supporters across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State to support Adekanmbi ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
He encouraged young people to become more involved in politics instead of remaining passive observers, saying the 2027 election would have an important impact on the future of young people in the state.
He added that the movement was not simply about leaving one political party for another, but about creating a platform where young people could have a stronger voice in politics and governance.
The concert, held under the theme “Young, United, Unstoppable (YUU),” attracted thousands of supporters and formally marked the reception of Sangogade and his supporters into the APM.
