Osun APC boasts of return to power
…As Aregbesola pleads for Oyetola, APC’s forgiveness
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared that it is determined to take power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state in the next governorship election in 2026.
The acting State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal said no effort would be spared to ensure the return of the party to power and continue its good and people-centred leadership.
Lawal speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo said, “I want to start by appreciating our immediate past Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola for initiating this meeting. He was the one who facilitated this very important meeting.
“As we all know, this family meeting is very crucial particularly at a time like this when we have made frantic efforts to put our house in order and work towards reclaiming power from the incumbent administration.
“As a party, we recognise the fact that after the Supreme Court judgment, we have not met with a large house like this, so, this is to let the whole world know that we remain united, resolute and committed to strengthening the party, promote internal democracy and indeed, set the motion for the all-round success, progress, growth and development of our party and the State,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, Ex-Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has sought forgiveness from former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola and every party Stakeholder.
Aregbesola who spoke in Yoruba language during a welcome rally organised by his loyalists to welcome him back to the state at Freedom Park, Osogbo, said the devil successfully allowed animosity to thrive between them after the Supreme Court victory party in July 2019.
He pleaded for forgiveness from everyone who felt slighted by events of the last four years, saying he was in the state to seek reconciliation and development of the progressive tendency in the state.
According to Aregbesola, “Politics in this part of the world is about acrimony but today, I am not here for that. We are here to seek reconciliation and forgiveness. My successes as Governor were a collective achievement, including those who turned themselves into our enemies today.
“In July 2019 after the Supreme Court victory, we were together in this venue where we call on ourselves to be united. I said on that day that I’d concluded my tenure and hand over to the person I preferred but warned that it was left for my successor to be a good person and that I will be the godfather.
“But my statement was misconstrued and the devil took over leading to the rift that lasted four years. I did not request anything from my successor talkless of being denied such a thing but some people just feel envious of our presence. Despite all of these, I seek forgiveness from those who felt offended by some of our actions.
“After this, I will not beg anybody again. We didn’t offend anyone and we don’t believe anyone offended us but it’s possible that they believe we offended them, that’s why we are seeking forgiveness,” he said.
