2027: Ondo senator urges aggrieved APC members to embrace reconciliation, unity

The senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District of Ondo State, Olajide Ipinsagba, has appealed to aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress in the state to accept the outcome of the party’s primary election in good faith.

The outcome of the primary has generated controversy in the state, with some party members staging protests in Akure, the state capital, against the list of candidates for the National Assembly election released by the National Working Committee of the party and forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The aggrieved members alleged that the candidates’ list released by the NWC did not reflect the outcome of the National Assembly primaries.

Ipinsagba, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday, said there was a need for all party members to sheathe their swords and come together to work for the party ahead of the 2027 general election.

The federal lawmaker said the outcome of the primary should serve as a rallying point for all APC members in the state to unite for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the party’s candidates for the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly.

He said, “I want to appeal to all our party members across Ondo North Senatorial District and Ondo State in general to close ranks, embrace reconciliation, and work collectively towards securing greater victories for our great party in future elections.

“We have the presidential, National Assembly and state House of Assembly elections next year. We need to be united to face these elections and achieve victory.

“Unity remains the strongest pillar for sustaining our great party’s electoral successes and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.”

Ipinsagba commended President Bola Tinubu for the political wisdom demonstrated in the conduct of the APC nomination process, describing it as a reflection of the President’s unwavering commitment to democracy, fairness and party cohesion.

He called on all stakeholders to remain steadfast in their support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, expressing confidence that the administration would continue to “implement policies that will foster national development, economic prosperity, and enduring peace across Nigeria.”

He also expressed appreciation to party leaders, delegates, political associates, grassroots mobilisers, youths, women and thousands of supporters across the six local government areas of Ondo North Senatorial District for their support during the recent primary and throughout his time in the Senate.

“I will continue to remain accessible to my constituents and committed to advancing policies and programmes that will enhance socio-economic development, improve infrastructure, empower the youth and women, and promote the overall welfare of the people of Ondo North,” the senator pledged.