…calls for Osun guber ticket zoning
A group within the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun State, known as The Progressives Frontliners (TPF), commended President Bola Tinubu on Thursday for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State.
They stated that this decisive action was necessary to avert a potential bloodbath in the region.
The group described the president as a catalyst for peace, emphasizing that without his intervention, many innocent lives could be lost due to the escalating crisis in the state.
They praised him for acting swiftly to restore order and maintained that APC-led governments in any state are characterized by integrity and good character.
In relation to the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the group staged a peaceful demonstration advocating for the party ticket to be zoned to Osun West.
While speaking to the media in Osogbo, the state capital, the State Coordinator of the group, Ajijola Ayodele, urged leaders of the APC—including President Bola Tinubu, former Governor Bisi Akande, National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola, Osun APC Chairman Tajudeen Lawal, and the elder caucus of Agba-Osun—to convene a meeting.
The purpose of this meeting would be to ensure that the governorship ticket for 2026 is zoned to the Osun West Senatorial District.
According to the group, “Failure to address zoning could lead to divisions among aspirants from different districts, potentially weakening the party’s chances in the upcoming election.”
They further stated, “When this is done, it will help the party focus ahead of the primary and encourage other districts to work harder in garnering support for the party. The meeting is essential to prevent aspirants from other districts from polarizing the party. We are committed to the unity and progress of the party as we prepare for the 2026 election.”
TPF argued that beyond political strategy, zoning the ticket to Osun West would recognize the district’s contributions to the party’s success over the years. They expressed confidence that a competent candidate from the region could reclaim the state from what they described as the mismanagement by the PDP.
The group also recalled their earlier appeals for zoning at the beginning of the year and expressed hope that the Ramadan season would inspire the party leadership to make decisions rooted in justice and inclusivity.
“As a formidable group within the APC, we have rallied thousands of our members to reclaim Osun State in 2026, urging our party members to persist until this aspiration becomes reality. The people of Osun are anticipating APC leadership, and we must not let them down.
“For numerous years, Osun West has played a significant role in advancing the party’s objectives, backing candidates from other districts despite never having the opportunity to produce a gubernatorial candidate since 1999. Ensuring equity and inclusiveness in the party’s decision-making aligns with the progressive values APC upholds”, he said.
In addition, TPF reaffirmed its commitment to rallying party members and supporters to ensure APC’s victory in 2026.
They extended their condolences to the families of party members who lost their lives in the recent local Government administration crisis, including the late Irewole chairman, Honourable Remi Abass.
“We also extend our condolences to our party and the families of the valiant individuals who lost their lives during the council administration turmoil, which tragically claimed the lives of Honourable Remi Abass, the reinstated chairman of Irewole, and others. May their souls rest in peace”.
“As the holy month of Ramadan continues, the group called for unity and reflection among party leader, and we urge them to make decisions that will strengthen the APC and promote fairness within its ranks”.
” We also charge all Muslim faithful in the state to use this fasting period to reunite with themselves and uphold the spirit of oneness which could promote unity amongst them.
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