A group under the aegis of Coalition of Osun APC Interest Groups (COAIG), on Tuesday, staged a solidarity rally in Osogbo, Osun state capital, with an appeal to the party leadership to zone governorship ticket to Osun west for it to defeat the incumbent governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 election.
The group which stormed the party secretariat argued that Osun West is the most appropriate zone that could oust Adeleke out of power and appealed to former governors Gboyega Oyetola and Pa. Bisi Akande to assist them in making this a reality, to ensure party’ victory at the poll.
The representative of the group, Samuel Abioye, Coordinator and deputy Coordinator, Michael Idowu, thereafter submitted their request/demand letter to the party secretariat, which was received by the party Director of Admin and Finance, Mr Aremu Tajudeen.
The peaceful demonstrators, armed with placards with different inscriptions that read, It is Our turn, zone the party ticket to Osun West”, zoning party ticket to the zone, will ensure the party victory among others, while entering the secretariat.
Speaking with newsmen, their spokesperson, Obafemi Amoo affirmed that, for the party to return to power in the state, it should consider picking a candidate from Osun-West senatorial district.
“As concerned persons of our great party, we have come out today in our numbers to register our keen interest again to see Osun State return to APC and align yet again with the central government under the mandate of our change maker- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
He stated that it is the will of the party faithful and electorate that the governorship candidate comes from Osun West.
“It is evident that progressive parties from the time of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have never considered any candidate from Osun West in their permutation, and this is promoting the unfair distribution of power and representation.
“It makes better sense that the leadership of APC ensures that all regions feel included and important.
“Judging from Osun State’s present political climate, APC only stand a chance of winning with a candidate from Osun West Senatorial District, hence their appeal to the party.
“There is growing public sentiment and clamour for leadership equality among the districts, and meeting the demand could strengthen party loyalty and credibility in the eyes of constituents,” he said.
According to him, Osun West had often been overlooked in past political appointments, especially the governorship position, making it vital for the APC to rectify the imbalance and ensure equitable political representation.
“Selecting a candidate from Osun West would promote a fair distribution of power among the senatorial districts within the state.
“It will foster a sense of unity and inclusivity and positively enhance the chance of the APC in reclaiming the state in 2026.” he said
He said the west possesses a significant voter base, which has traditionally been a progressive supporter from time immemorial and which is pivotal in securing an electoral victory.
“Choosing a candidate from this area will boost voter turnout and support for the APC.” he said
The representative of the group, Samuel Abioye, Coordinator and deputy Coordinator, Michael Idowu, thereafter submitted their request/demand letter to the party secretariat, which was received by the party Director of Admin and Finance, Mr Aremu Tajudeen.
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