A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the banner of The Progressive Frontliners (TPF) has called on the party leadership to zone its 2026 gubernatorial ticket to Osun West Senatorial District.
The group argued that the move would help the party reclaim Osun state from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Despite the PDP fielding its candidate from Osun West in the last election, the district still delivered six out of ten local government areas to the APC.
Speaking at the Osun NUJ Press Centre on Friday, TPF coordinator Ajijola Ayodeji stated, “The Osun West aspiration is a reflection of our collective hopes and a roadmap to restore the progressives’ vision.”
Ajijola emphasised the need for the APC to prioritize fairness and equity, highlighting that Osun West has not been given the governorship opportunity since the state’s creation.
He urged the party leadership to address this imbalance by granting the district special consideration.
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He said: “We seek to energize our communities, inspire the younger generation and galvanize the collective will of our people to strive for a future where opportunities are abundant and accessible to all.
“To all lovers and supporters of APC watching from afar, we invite you to be a part of this movement, to lend your voices and your support to a workable agenda that’s reasonable enough to bring APC back to power.
“Let us remind ourselves that the Osun West Senatorial District has proven over time their loyalty to progressives since the time of Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Even in 2022 when our party, APC presented our leader, Adegboyega Oyetola from Osun Central as our candidate, we ensured APC won in six of 10 local government areas despite the fact that the PDP had its candidate from the zone.”