Osun APC Group Urges President to Investigate 'Saboteurs' After Election Loss

A faction within Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has penned an open letter to the President, demanding an investigation into alleged internal sabotage that they claim led to the party's defeat in the 2026 governorship election. The Osun APC Concerned Group insists their call is not driven by personal grievances but by a patriotic desire for introspection and accountability within the party.

The group highlights the performance of the party's National Secretary as a particular concern. They report that the National Secretary's home base, Osogbo Local Government, has lost to the opposition for the second consecutive governorship election. While acknowledging that electoral defeat alone isn't proof of sabotage, the recurrence involving a senior national official raises serious questions, according to the letter.

Further allegations suggest that political ambition may have influenced the National Secretary's conduct. Reports circulating within the party indicate a belief that if the former governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, had won re-election in 2022, the National Secretary would have faced diminished prospects for the 2026 governorship ticket. The group argues this alleged calculation could have led to opposition against the party's interests in 2022, a claim they deem a betrayal of party loyalty that warrants investigation.

The letter draws a parallel between the 2022 and 2026 election cycles, suggesting a recurring pattern of internal conflict. As the Osun West governorship agenda gained traction, discussions within the party reportedly centered on the National Secretary's interest in a candidacy from Osun Central. When the party ultimately favored the Osun West agenda, questions arose about the National Secretary's commitment to the chosen candidate. The APC Concerned Group stresses the urgency of addressing these internal issues to avoid repeating past mistakes ahead of the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.