Oyo APC stakeholders oppose consensus candidate plans
Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State have voiced strong opposition to alleged plans to impose consensus candidates ahead of the next general elections. Adebayo Adelabu, a former Minister of Power, has formally declared his intention to contest for the governorship and rejected the idea of consensus candidacy. The group of stakeholders insists that direct primaries are essential for internal democracy. They also distanced themselves from a meeting they claim did not represent the genuine interests of party members.
Key takeaways
- Several Oyo APC stakeholders issued a communiqué rejecting the imposition of consensus candidates.
- The communiqué was signed by party members including Akinleye Olusegun, Saheed Olayiwola, and others.
- Adebayo Adelabu met with the state executive council to declare his governorship ambition and rejected consensus candidacy.
- The group denounced a meeting reportedly convened by Senator Ayoade Adeseun and Fatai Ibikunle on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, calling it null and void.
- Stakeholders called for disciplinary action against members involved in anti-party activities and urged the national leadership to uphold unity and democratic principles within the party.
