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Osun Senator Secures Endorsement from Ex-APC Chairman Bisi Akande for Re-election Bid

From The Punch · (6m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi of Osun Central has announced receiving the endorsement and blessings of former APC national chairman Bisi Akande for his re-election bid.
  • Fadeyi presented his expression of interest and nomination forms to Akande, who hails from the same hometown as the senator.
  • Akande reportedly praised Fadeyi's work and urged him to continue serving the party's interests.

In Nigeria's political landscape, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi representing Osun Central has publicly declared the backing of a prominent party figure, Bisi Akande, for his upcoming re-election bid. The senator shared photographs of his meeting with the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he presented his nomination forms, signaling a significant endorsement from within the party hierarchy.

I went to brief him about my consultation across the 10 local governments (in the Central Senatorial District) regarding my ambition for second term. I informed him about huge support and acceptance of my candidacy by the elders, party leaders, Senatorial leaders, party chairmen, Youth Leaders and Women Leaders.

— Senator Olubiyi FadeyiDetailing his meeting with Bisi Akande and the extent of his consultations.

Fadeyi, who is from Ila Orangun, the same hometown as Akande, emphasized that he briefed the elder statesman about his consultations across the senatorial district. He highlighted the widespread support and acceptance he has garnered from various party stakeholders, including elders, leaders, and youth representatives. This detailed account suggests a strategic move by Fadeyi to consolidate his political base and secure crucial endorsements ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Baba (Akande) was happy about this and gave me his blessings and full support.

— Senator Olubiyi FadeyiDescribing Bisi Akande's reaction and endorsement.

According to The Punch's report, Akande expressed satisfaction with Fadeyi's performance during his current term, describing his work as commendable. The former governor reportedly gave his blessings and full support, urging the senator to remain dedicated to the party's objectives. This interaction underscores the importance of internal party dynamics and endorsements from senior figures in Nigerian politics, particularly for securing nominations and navigating electoral contests. Fadeyi's defection from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, alongside four other federal lawmakers from Osun State, further contextualizes this political maneuver within the broader party realignments.

Baba (Akande) also acknowledged the good works have been doing in the last three years which he said was highly commendable. He stressed that l should keep working for the interest of our great party. He prayed for me and wish me success ahead of our elections.

— Senator Olubiyi FadeyiRecounting Bisi Akande's praise for his performance and advice.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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