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APC group warns against candidate imposition in 2026 election

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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, the Osun Progressives Independent Forum (OPIF), has warned the party’s leadership to avoid imposing a governorship candidate for the 2026 election to prevent a repeat of the challenges faced in 2018 and 2022.

The Coordinator of the group, Hon. Satiregun Sunday, speaking at a press conference in Osogbo on Monday, pledged the group’s support for whoever emerges as the party’s candidate, provided the selection process adheres to due process.

The group noted that it has perfected plans to register new voters who have recently reached voting age, expressing confidence that the APC can regain power if the principles of fairness and transparency are upheld.

“One of our key activities in 2025 will be the demand for an open, just, impartial, but competitive candidate selection process for the gubernatorial election in 2026. The future of APC and Osun State depends on selecting a candidate based on merit, not sentiments,” the group stated.

The group emphasised the importance of evaluating potential candidates based on clear criteria, including antecedents, experience, electoral viability, courage, and demographic appeal.

“Advocating for a particular zone, region, or senatorial district should be discarded to avoid repeating what befell our party in 2018 and 2022. This division led to loyalists leaving the party, resulting in a rerun during an election we could have easily won. The consequences were felt again in the 2022 governorship election,” Sunday explained.

The group stressed the need for a candidate with a proven track record in leadership, governance experience, and the ability to connect with diverse voter groups. They called for transparency and inclusivity in the selection process.

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“It is imperative that the leadership of our party, APC, carefully considers aspirants who possess soundness, vibrancy, competence, and integrity. We need someone who is marketable and ready to serve, not anyone who will act as a pawn for a few individuals at the expense of the people of Osun.

“By adopting this approach, our party, APC, can return the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition in Osun State by 2026,” the group concluded.



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