Osun Election Outcome Exposes Deepening Rift in Ondo APC

The recent Osun State governorship election results have intensified concerns about internal divisions and alleged anti-party activities within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defeat of the APC candidate in Osun has reportedly generated mixed reactions among party faithful in Ondo. Sources claim that some supporters of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa celebrated the opposition's victory and attributed the APC's loss to the alleged imposition of the party's candidate in Osun.

These developments underscore the ongoing disagreements within the Ondo APC as the political landscape gears up for the 2027 general elections. Tensions have been evident, with protests against the National Working Committee's decisions regarding aspirants allegedly backed by Governor Aiyedatiwa for the 2027 National Assembly elections.

Despite efforts to establish a reconciliation committee, allegations persist that some of Aiyedatiwa's loyalists are supporting candidates who lost party primaries. There are also claims that some associates are exploring alternative political platforms. For instance, an associate of Aiyedatiwa reportedly withdrew a legal challenge to an APC candidate's emergence, fueling speculation of a move to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a different seat. Other associates are also reportedly involved in strategic defections or supporting opposition candidates, further complicating the internal party dynamics.