The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,has underscored the need for discipline, and peaceful coexistence among All Progressive Congress (APC) party members in Osun State, particularly those vying for elective positions.
He made the call on Friday while meeting with key stakeholders of the party in Osun State.
Oyetola urged all aspirants to regard one another not as political rivals, but as allies united in the pursuit of a common goal.
He stressed that the real political opposition remains the Osun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and encouraged members to direct their energy toward defeating the PDP in the coming elections.
“As progressives, we must rise above internal divisions. Our mission is collective, and our strength lies in our unity,” Oyetola stated. “Let us not lose sight of the bigger picture—the need to reclaim our state and continue the legacy of development and good governance.”
The Minister in a statement by his Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr. Bolaji Akinola
charged reinstated local government chairmen to conduct their affairs with integrity and in accordance with due process.
He called on all party leaders and stakeholders to maintain unwavering loyalty to the APC and to align themselves fully with the reform-driven agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
The meeting was attended by notable figures within the party, including Chief Akinwunmi, Chairman of the Igbimo Agba Osun (Elders’ Council); Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, Osun State APC Chairman; Former Deputy Governor Chief Mrs. Grace Titilayo Laoye Ponle; Mr. Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; Baba Suibu Oyedokun; former Speakers of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Wale Afolabi, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello, and Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye; as well as members of the Osun APC State Executive Committee, the Agba Osun caucus, local government party chairmen, and all reinstated local government chairmen.
The meeting concluded with a resounding commitment to unity, discipline, and strategic collaboration as the party prepares to confront the political challenges ahead and reclaim its mandate in Osun State.
