Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has taken steps to reconcile with aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who lost in the party's recent primaries. On Monday, in Ijebu-Ode, Abiodun met with APC leaders and stakeholders in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, assuring them that there would be room for all within the party. He emphasized the importance of reconciliation to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Abiodun directed the immediate establishment of a reconciliation committee to reach out to aggrieved members, address their concerns, and give them a sense of belonging. The committee will be headed by Chief Olu Okuboyejo, with former Deputy Governor Yetunde Onanuga and state commissioners serving as members. Similar committees will be established at the ward and local government levels to ensure no aggrieved member is left out.
The Governor stressed that those who contested and lost the primaries remained important members of the APC. He urged party leaders to bring back members who might have become aggrieved while expanding the APC's membership base by welcoming new members from opposition parties. Abiodun emphasized that elections were about numbers and that the party's victory was crucial.
Abiodun described the meeting as the formal commencement of his political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. He appreciated the people of Ijebu-Ode for their support for the APC in the 2019 and 2023 elections. The Governor assured the people that his administration would continue to improve infrastructure and deliver more dividends of democracy to the area.
The Governor highlighted his administration's achievements, stating that Ogun State's economy had grown to about N17 trillion, while internally generated revenue had risen to N250 billion and was projected to reach N300 billion before the end of the year. He urged party members to concentrate on issue-based campaigns, citing the APC's record of performance at both state and federal levels.
The Director-General of the Campaign Committee, Senator Lekan Mustapha, noted that Ijebu-Ode, being the headquarters of Ogun East Senatorial District, had a significant voter population that must be effectively mobilised for the party ahead of the elections. He stressed the need for effective mobilisation across all 161 polling units in the local government.
Abiodun later held similar meetings with APC leaders and executives in Ijebu-North East and Odogbolu Local Government Areas as part of efforts to strengthen the party's structure ahead of the 2027 elections. The Governor's reconciliation efforts aim to accommodate everyone committed to the party and ensure a united front for the upcoming elections.
Key points
- Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, establishes a reconciliation committee to address concerns of aggrieved APC members who lost in recent primaries.
- The committee will be headed by Chief Olu Okuboyejo and will have similar committees at the ward and local government levels.
- Abiodun emphasizes the importance of reconciliation to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
