2027: No rift between APC, Accord

… As party holds massive rally in Osun

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji, has reiterated that the relationship between the party and Accord Party remains intact.

He made this known in his remarks during a massive statewide rally held in Osogbo, the state capital. The rally procession moved from the Stadium through Ayotoro, Igbona, Old Garage, and Olaiya, before finally terminating at the party secretariat in Ogo-Oluwa.

Speaking at the end of the trek, Oyebamiji noted that the massive turnout was a clear signal that the party’s target of two million votes for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in Osun is entirely achievable.

“The essence of this event is to sensitize our people and prepare them to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our President, and all our candidates in the APC.

“You can see the crowd. This is a show of strength. It is fantastic, massive, and entirely organic, not an imported crowd. This is to tell the whole of Nigeria that Osun is ready, and re-electing our President is non-negotiable,” Oyebamiji said.

Addressing political alliances, Oyebamiji added, “We have a good relationship with Accord. Of course, they are welcome anytime, any day, and we are going to work together.”

Also speaking at the event, Senator Francis Fadahunsi emphasized that the organic support for President Tinubu is expected to translate into massive electoral figures.

He described the President as “our own,” noting that any region wishing to attract tangible development must support Tinubu and all APC candidates.

The Executive Director of Marine and Operations at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Olalekan Badmus, stated that the rally demonstrated the formidable strength of the APC under the leadership of Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. He noted that the mobilization solidly backs President Tinubu and all national and state assembly candidates.

Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, an APC senatorial candidate in Osun East, also expressed optimism that President Tinubu would win Osun State convincingly, assuring that the party would deliver overwhelming votes across all elective positions.

Dispelling rumors of internal discord, the Osun State APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, firmly denied any rifts within the party. He insisted that the APC remains completely united and strategically positioned to deliver the state for President Tinubu.