The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has unveiled strategies the party will adopt to oust the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from its grip on Oyo and Osun States.
Ganduje made the disclosure on Wednesday when he received formally Dr. (Colonel) Gbenga Adegbola (rtd) into APC.
Recall that Oyo and Osun States are in the South west geo-political zone, where President Bola Tinubu is from.
According to Ganduje, taking the two States from the PDP would create a political homogeneity for the APC in the zone.
He said: “Our blueprint for South West geo-political zone for 2027 is tagged “political homogeneity”.
“In other words, the South West according to our blueprint, we will work hard and with the help of Allah (SWT) and the people of the State. Oyo will be an APC State in 2027.
“Another State in the zone that is off the hook—Osun State, In sha Allahu, will also be an APC State. That is what we mean by political homogeneity.”
The National Chairman assured Adegbola that his leadership would give him a sense of belonging. This is as he would be accorded all privileges due to members.
He said, “We thank you for coming to APC. And we assure you that you are now a full member of our party.
“By this declaration, you have the privilege, opportunities and the chance to contest for any position in the party.
“If you decide to contest election, an enabling environment is guaranteed. You are free to contest for any office you so wish.”
Addressing journalists after his meeting with the National Chairman and other members of the party National Working Committee, NWC, Adegbola expressed happiness at the welcome.
He stated that with his over 10,000 followers, he would work with other stakeholders in Oyo State to secure victory for the party in the forthcoming general elections, particularly the governorship race.
He said, “Without much ado, I want to thank the almighty God for bringing us this far. I want to wholeheartedly and highly committed to the renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President. We will do everything possible to make sure that we make Oyo State by 2027 an APC State.
source: Nigerian Tribune