Osun poll: Don’t be discouraged, APC chieftain tells party members

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former lawmaker, has encouraged party members in Osun State not to lose heart following their defeat in the recent governorship election. Oyintiloye advised that the election outcome should be viewed not as a setback, but as a chance for the APC to consolidate its achievements, reinforce its structures, and address areas needing improvement for future contests.

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The President’s intervention provided the APC family in Osun with renewed confidence and stronger hope, while energising the party’s various organs and structures across the state.

Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke secured re-election with 511,067 votes, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who garnered 444,815 votes. Oyintiloye urged APC members to remain united, disciplined, and focused. He called for a return to grassroots engagement to understand and connect with the electorate, building on the momentum generated during the campaign.

Oyintiloye specifically commended President Bola Tinubu's intervention and support before and during the election, characterizing it as a significant display of leadership and commitment to the party's growth in Osun. He noted that Tinubu balanced his roles as party leader and Head of State, acting as a true democrat without overt partisanship. This support, Oyintiloye stated, revitalized the APC's confidence and energized its various organs across the state.

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APC’s performance, despite being the opposition party in the state, demonstrated that the party remained firmly rooted across Osun. The party’s performance of more than 444,000 votes against an incumbent government was a significant political statement and evidence that the progressive family remained a formidable force in the state.

Despite the electoral loss, Oyintiloye emphasized that the APC's performance, securing over 444,000 votes against an incumbent, demonstrates the party's deep roots and formidable presence in Osun. He believes this strong showing positions the APC as a powerful force capable of achieving greater success in the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye also acknowledged the contributions of former governor Adegboyega Oyetola and House of Representatives member James Faleke.

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Our members and leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the state must not become weary; they must not be discouraged.