The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared its unwavering support for former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola's ambition to run for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The party leadership, during a crucial stakeholders meeting, emphasized the importance of unity and issued a directive to halt any internal campaigns or memos regarding the candidacy. The meeting also affirmed Oyetola's right of first refusal for the party's ticket and urged the party leadership to consider zoning the ticket to Osun West if Oyetola chooses not to contest.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has expressed its full support for former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola 's intention to run for the 2026 gubernatorial election. This decision was reached at a crucial stakeholders meeting of the Osun West Senatorial District APC, convened in Iwo on Friday.The stakeholders unanimously affirmed Oyetola's right of first refusal for the party's gubernatorial ticket.
They expressed unwavering confidence in the party's leadership at both the national and state levels, as emphasized by the meeting's chairman, Akin Omolaoye. Omolaoye stressed that the APC is committed to fielding the most formidable candidate to secure victory in the 2026 governorship election. He clarified that Oyetola retains the party's ticket unless he chooses not to contest.Furthermore, the party leaders issued a firm warning to various factions within the APC, directing them to cease all memos and communiqués related to the party's candidacy. They underscored the paramount importance of party unity, surpassing the aspirations of any individual member. The leaders appealed to external forces to refrain from making statements and taking actions that could jeopardize the party's unity.Omolaoye also urged the party leadership to consider zoning the ticket to Osun West if Oyetola decides to forgo the race, advocating for fairness and balance. He asserted that Osun West remains a steadfast stronghold of the APC and possesses the capability to dislodge the ruling party if given the opportunity to represent the party in the upcoming governorship election. 'We do not have an anointed candidate, but we are speaking with one voice—if Oyetola is not contesting, it is the turn of Osun West to fly the party's flag,' Omolaoye stated. 'We have more than a hundred qualified candidates in this district, and our priority is to produce the best candidate when the opportunity arises.'Notable attendees at the meeting included former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, former Speakers Mojeed Alabi and Adejare Bello, and Senator Mudashir Hussein
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