Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State and
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election
Committee, has called on party stakeholders in Osun State to unite and reclaim
the state from the opposition in the 2026 governorship election.
The message was delivered on Friday during a
stakeholders’ meeting at the APC Osun State secretariat in Osogbo, ahead of
Saturday’s governorship primary election. Addressing leaders, aspirants, and
delegates, Okpebholo said:
“It is time to take what belongs to us back. If that
is what we want, then tomorrow, by the grace of God, we shall have it. This
gathering speaks of our collective resolve not only to strengthen internal
democracy but to reclaim Osun State into the progressive fold and restore
purposeful leadership to our people.”
The push comes after the Governor of Osun State,
Ademola Adeleke, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord
Party. Okpebholo stressed that the upcoming primary election would be conducted
with transparency and fairness, following an affirmation and consensus model.
All 166 accredited delegates will undergo thorough screening to ensure
accountability.
“No delegate will be allowed in without proper
accreditation. We want every stakeholder to understand the process completely
to ensure fairness and accountability,” Okpebholo added.
The APC chairman urged members, leaders, aspirants,
and supporters to cooperate fully with the election committee, noting that
unity and loyalty to the party structure are crucial for reclaiming Osun State.
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State,
Deputy Chairman of the Election Committee, emphasized that party supremacy must
guide all actions. Stakeholders at the meeting echoed these sentiments,
reaffirming their commitment to a united front aimed at restoring progressive
governance in Osun State in 2026.
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