Osun poll proves APC, federal might can be defeated in 2027 — Wabara

Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, asserted that the Osun State governorship election outcome demonstrates that federal might and the All Progressives Congress (APC) can be defeated in the 2027 general elections. Wabara congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory, characterizing it as a powerful message that political mobilization and federal power cannot permanently suppress a determined electorate's will.

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a powerful demonstration that no amount of political mobilisation, intimidation or deployment of federal power can permanently subdue the will of a determined electorate.

Wabara specifically commended the people of Osun State for their steadfast support of their preferred candidate, despite what he described as the significant mobilization of federal power by the APC-led Federal Government. He stated that the Osun electorate displayed uncommon courage and resilience, refusing to be intimidated or coerced into surrendering their democratic rights. "The people have once again reminded us that in a democracy, sovereignty ultimately belongs to the people," Wabara remarked.

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Osun people have written their names in gold in the history of Nigerian democracy. They demonstrated uncommon courage and resilience by refusing to be intimidated or stampeded into surrendering their democratic rights.

He interpreted the Osun election results as a clear message that political power resides with the electorate. "Power belongs to the people, not to any government, political party or individual," Wabara stated. He urged citizens nationwide to draw inspiration from the Osun voters, advocating for mass participation and vigilance at polling units and collation centers to protect their votes in the 2027 elections.

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The message from Osun is clear: power belongs to the people, not to any government, political party or individual. When citizens unite around their convictions and protect their votes, no amount of federal might can simply impose an unpopular candidate on them.

Wabara also advised opposition political parties to unite behind a single presidential candidate to enhance their chances against the ruling APC. However, he cautioned against viewing the Osun result as a guaranteed opposition victory in 2027, acknowledging the APC's experienced political strategists. The election saw Adeleke of the PDP secure re-election against the APC candidate.

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If Nigerians come out in their millions in 2027, vote according to their conscience and remain at their polling units and collation centres to protect their ballots, nobody will be able to manipulate the outcome of the election.