Get Guardian on GoogleThe All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, has dispelled speculation of internal squabbles within its ranks as it vowed a united front ahead of the 2027 general election and expressed confidence towards ensuring victory for President Bola Tinubu and all party candidates.
The party’s leadership stated this during a press briefing held in Akure, where it revealed that its ongoing reconciliation efforts were yielding results, adding that no member had been excluded from the drive to unite and strengthen the party’s structure ahead of the polls.
According to the Chairman of the party, Babatunde Kolawole, claims of rivalry among party leaders are baseless, maintaining that APC members belonged to the same political family and should not regard one another as rivals, particularly as there would be no governorship election in Ondo State in 2027.
Kolawole said, “There is no rivalry. There is no cause for alarm. I can assure you we are on top of it, and everything will be okay.
Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign in the state of Victor Olabimtan affirmed the party’s unity, disclosing that the reconciliation committee constituted after the party congress had reached out to party organs, interest groups, and individuals across the country.
He revealed that the committee had visited Abuja to engage some party leaders and contacted others in Lagos and different parts of the country.
Olabimtan cited the participation of previously estranged leaders, including Wale Akinterinwa and Oladunni Odu, at the recent presidential campaign rally in the state as evidence that the reconciliation efforts were yielding results.
“Nobody is left out. All we need to do is to ensure that we put more effort into strengthening the existing unity that we are all enjoying in the party today.
“So, there is no cause for alarm. As we make progress, you will also see that our efforts, the efforts of the governor, the party and its leaders are indeed yielding fruits to ensure that everybody is brought on board, Olabimtan said.
The Director-General expressed confidence that the party’s unity would translate into electoral victories for Tinubu, senators, members of the House of Representatives, and members of the state and national assemblies.
On her part, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Seun Osamaye, pledged the support of women across the state for Tinubu’s re-election, saying a united front and collective mobilisation were critical to achieving the one million votes target.
Meanwhile, a chieftain of the party, Olusola Oke, dismissed concerns about political thuggery ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that Ondo State remained peaceful and that no opposition member or political party had been attacked by thugs.
He commended the media for its vigilance and professionalism, particularly for extending discussions beyond the presidential campaign rally to the wider political situation in Nigeria.
