Tinubu meets Folarin as APC seeks unity for Oyo governorship race
President Bola Tinubu has met with former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin in Abuja. The meeting aimed to rally support behind the All Progressives Congress’ candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, for the upcoming Oyo State governorship election. Folarin, who lost the 2023 election to Governor Seyi Makinde, is seen as a key figure in uniting the party. The APC is working to resolve internal divisions and strengthen its position ahead of the next election.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu met with Teslim Folarin at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to encourage his support for Sharafadeen Alli.
- The meeting is part of efforts to reconcile major stakeholders and resolve differences within the Oyo APC.
- Sharafadeen Alli emerged as the APC governorship candidate after a contentious process, defeating several aspirants including Adebayo Adelabu and Rauf Olaniyan.
- Some party members, including a group known as G5, have expressed grievances over the selection process and called for reconciliation.
- The APC leadership has urged aggrieved members to unite, warning that internal divisions could hinder their chances of regaining Oyo State.
