Ondo APC Leaders Dismiss Division Claims, Assure Tinubu of 2027 Victory

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of internal divisions within the party, declaring that its reconciliation efforts are yielding positive results ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party also expressed confidence that it would secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates, with its leaders pledging stronger mobilisation across the state.

The state APC Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole, stated this on Friday during a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Akure.

Kolawole dismissed suggestions of rivalry among party leaders, insisting that members belonged to the same political family and had no reason to work against one another.

He noted that there would be no governorship election in Ondo State in 2027, while Tinubu had emerged as the party’s sole presidential candidate, leaving no basis for internal political competition.

“Therefore, 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,” he said.

The chairman appreciated President Tinubu, the APC National Chairman, Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, and other party stakeholders for their support and contributions to the party.

Similarly, the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign in Ondo State, Victor Olabimtan, said the reconciliation committee established after the party congress had intensified efforts to unite all members and interest groups.

He disclosed that the committee had engaged party leaders in Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country to resolve differences and strengthen the party’s internal structure.

Olabimtan cited the participation of previously estranged leaders, including Wale Akinterinwa and Princess Oladunni Odu, at the recent presidential campaign rally in Ondo State as evidence of progress.

He said he had personally reached out to several stakeholders, while Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had prioritised bringing different tendencies within the party together.

“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,” he said.

Olabimtan expressed confidence that the party’s unity would translate into electoral victories for Tinubu, its senatorial candidates, members of the House of Representatives and candidates contesting seats in the state and national assemblies.

Meanwhile, the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Seun Osamaye, pledged massive support from women across the state for Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Osamaye said women would intensify grassroots mobilisation to help the APC achieve its one-million-vote target in the state.

She attributed the anticipated support to various interventions by the Federal Government and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in women’s empowerment, education, social inclusion and support for vulnerable groups.

She disclosed that Ondo State had benefited from more than 20 programmes under the Renewed Hope initiatives.

The programmes, according to her, include the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to nurses and professional healthcare assistants, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), youth participation in agribusiness and the Every Home Garden initiative.

She added that thousands of women had also benefited from economic empowerment programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative.

Osamaye said the interventions had improved women’s access to government support without having to lobby influential individuals.

She also dismissed reports of strained relationships among female APC leaders, describing Princess Oladunni Odu as a respected party stakeholder with whom she maintained a cordial relationship.

The commissioner further described Governor Aiyedatiwa as the undisputed leader of the APC in Ondo State.

In his remarks, APC chieftain, Chief Olusola Oke, expressed confidence that Ondo State would maintain a peaceful atmosphere before and during the 2027 general elections.

Oke dismissed concerns about political thuggery, insisting that no opposition member or political party had been attacked by thugs in the state.

He commended journalists in Ondo State for their professionalism and vigilance in reporting political developments.

While acknowledging reports of political violence in other parts of the country, he maintained that the situation did not reflect the prevailing atmosphere in Ondo State.

Oke expressed confidence in the ability of security agencies to deal with individuals seeking to disrupt public peace and commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for maintaining security in the state.

He urged political stakeholders to avoid actions capable of threatening the peaceful conduct of the 2027 elections.

“At the end of the day, we are going to have the most peaceful election,” he assured.

The APC leaders maintained that ongoing reconciliation, internal cooperation and grassroots mobilisation would strengthen the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.

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