The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has wooed three incumbent Osun State senators of the People Democratic Party (PDP) to join the national ruling party after endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Basiru, through the head of his gubernatorial campaign team, Professor Remi Ajala, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the trio’s decision to support Tinubu’s reelection is not enough until they join the APC.
He commended the PDP senators, Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Lere Oyewumi (Osun West), and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), saying they have done what the Yorubas would call Omoluabi.
He said, “The public recognition by the PDP senators of President Tinubu’s achievements especially in the areas of infrastructure development, economic reforms, food security, and national security is another testimonial that Nigeria is working under our leader and moving towards the clear path of development and it shows a clear act of truthfulness and statesmanship.
“This shows his leadership and style of governance are bringing positive results to Nigerians, including the electorate and constituents in their different senatorial districts in Osun State.
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“We appreciate that these senators have acknowledged the Renewed Hope Agenda and how it is beginning to positively impact their constituencies. This kind of honest leadership deserves to be encouraged and applauded, especially in a time when Nigerians seek real progress.”
He admonished the PDP senators to take their loyalty and support a step further, stating that it is not enough to praise the President from a distance for self-serving purposes, but they should wholly align fully with the progressive family at the national and state levels to cement their endorsement of President Tinubu.
“Full alliance and alignment with APC at the state level will show true commitment and allow Osun state and her citizens to fully benefit from the President’s bigger vision to integrate development across the length and breadth of Nigeria.
“Pitching your tent with the APC will help bring the needed development to the Osun APC-led state government when inaugurated in 2026, in key sectors such as infrastructure, education, agriculture, sustainable economy, and healthcare. It will also help end the underperformance and maladministration currently witnessed under the deceptive administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke.”
“Finally, we call on the three Osun PDP senators to display courage and show real leadership by joining forces with progressive elements and emulating other national assembly lawmakers who have already moved to the APC. This is the time to act for the good of Osun State and Nigeria at large,” he admonished.