Some members of the Osun State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected the recently released list of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), demanding an immediate review over alleged violations of party guidelines and the exclusion of key stakeholders.
The officials expressed dissatisfaction with the composition of the council, arguing that it failed to reflect the principles of inclusiveness, due process and respect for the party’s established leadership structure.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday jointly signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Wole Adunola; Welfare Officer, Deaconess Adesola Ayangbile; Assistant Organising Secretary, Rasheed Adeniji; and Ex-Officio member, Abiola Ololade.
They faulted the omission of some members of the State Working Committee, whom they said were expected to be statutory members of the campaign council under applicable party guidelines.
According to the statement, “The attention of some members of the Osun State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to the recently released list of the Osun State Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).”
“Following a careful review, we express our strong dissatisfaction with the composition of the list, which, in our view, does not adequately reflect established party guidelines, due process and the principle of inclusiveness required in constituting such an important campaign structure.”
“We therefore reject the list in its present form.”
“Furthermore, the composition of the list appears inconsistent with the earlier presidential directive reportedly naming Governor Ademola Adeleke as the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council in Osun State. Following that directive, the governor promptly inaugurated a broad-based campaign team to drive the presidential campaign across the state. It is, therefore, unclear why a different structure has now emerged without adequate clarification or alignment with the existing arrangement. However, if the newly released list is intended to serve as a Parliamentary Campaign Council rather than the Presidential Campaign Council, its composition would be more understandable. This distinction must be clearly established to avoid confusion, duplication of responsibilities, and unnecessary friction within the party’s campaign structure.”
“The State Executive Committee remains an integral part of the APC’s organisational framework and can not be sidelined in the constitution of a state-wide campaign council. A successful campaign must be built on mutual respect, proper coordination, and the active involvement of legitimate party stakeholders.”
“We consequently call for an immediate review of the published list, with appropriate consultations involving relevant stakeholders, including the National Secretary of our party, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, and the State Director-General, to ensure proper alignment and effective coordination.”
“Our position is clear: we need a campaign council that respects party structures, recognises legitimate leadership, accommodates critical stakeholders, and unites all members towards electoral victory.”
“The task ahead demands unity, discipline, strategic coordination, and collective responsibility. No legitimate stakeholder should be left behind.”
“We remain fully committed to the success of our presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the overall interests of the APC. However, the current composition of the PCC list must be reviewed to reflect the inclusiveness and institutional respect necessary for a united and formidable campaign,” the statement read.
