APC not anti-worker party, says national secretary

The National Secretary of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has asserted that the party values civil servants and is committed to working with them in Osun State. He specifically addressed and refuted remarks made by certain individuals who allegedly disparaged civil servants, clarifying that these comments do not represent the APC's stance or ideology.

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Those who go on radio to challenge workers over their numerical strength in Osun are not speaking for the APC. The party did not send them, and they do not represent our position in any way.

During a meeting with former Local Government Education Authority officials, Basiru emphasized the crucial role of civil servants as key stakeholders in the state's political and developmental landscape. He highlighted their importance to the party's prospects in the upcoming August 15 governorship election. Basiru, in a video circulated on social media, stated, "Those who go on radio to challenge workers over their numerical strength in Osun are not speaking for the APC. The party did not send them, and they do not represent our position in any way."

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I have enormous respect for them, and nobody has the authority to insult them in the name of our party.

Basiru urged civil servants not to be discouraged by "careless statements from some individuals," which he described as personal opinions. He stressed his "enormous respect" for them and stated that no one has the authority to insult them in the party's name. He appealed to civil servants to support the APC, warning that their influence should not be used against the party due to isolated comments.

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I want to appeal to our civil servants not to use their influence against the APC because of careless statements from some individuals. Those comments are personal opinions and not the official position of our party.

Furthermore, Basiru cautioned APC members and candidates against complacency ahead of the governorship election. He called for unity, discipline, and reconciliation within the party, urging full support for the governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. He also advised National Assembly candidates for the 2027 elections to prioritize the party's success in the governorship race, stating that failure to secure victory for Oyebamiji would render their individual tickets insignificant. The APC national secretary implored members to avoid internal conflicts and focus their energy on ensuring the party's return to power in Osun.

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If we fail to secure victory for Oyebamiji on August 15, your Senate and House of Representatives tickets in the APC are like bread labels.