Claims of Tinubu, Oyetola abandoning Osun APC gov. candidate false — Oyintiloye

By Sunday Oguntuyi

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed a report alleging that President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, have abandoned the party’s candidate in the August 15 Osun governorship election, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji.

Oyintiloye spoke on Sunday in Ibokun while addressing journalists during the campaign tour of communities in Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency.

He described the report as false, saying it was a handiwork of desperate opposition elements seeking to create division within the APC.

According to him, Tinubu and Oyetola remain fully committed to the party’s success in Osun and are closely monitoring the campaign while providing the political leadership and strategic support required for victory.

“President Tinubu and our leader, Oyetola, have never relented in their support for Oyebamiji.

“Anyone suggesting otherwise is spreading falsehood to mislead the public. The APC remains united, focused, and determined to reclaim Osun,” he said.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker
further said the party’s leadership at the national and state levels are working hard to deliver Osun for APC, and urged members of the party not to be distracted by propaganda.

He added that prominent party leaders in the state, including Chief Bisi Akande, the National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, and the state chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, among others, were also committed and working round the clock to ensure victory for the party.

He urged party faithful across the 30 local government areas and the Area Office to intensify grassroots mobilisation, engage voters and highlight the achievements of the Tinubu and Oyetola administrations alongside Oyebamiji’s development blueprint.

Oyintiloye also cautioned the opposition against violence, intimidation and other forms of lawlessness capable of undermining the electoral process.

“Maiming, extrajudicial killings and other forms of politically motivated violence aimed at creating fear and suppressing the will of the people must be firmly rejected,” he said.

He also stressed the need for an issue-based campaign anchored on credible ideas and practical solutions, insisting that voters should be allowed to exercise their rights freely in a peaceful atmosphere.

“The election will not be won only on social media. We must continue to engage our people at the grassroots, visiting every community, polling unit and household with our message of hope and responsible governance,” he said.

He said from all indications, Osun APC will return to power in the next governorship poll, noting that Oyebamiji possesses the experience and leadership qualities needed to drive development.

He urged party members to remain united and work collectively towards victory in the Aug. 15 election.

“The victory of Oyebamiji is a collective project. With the support of President Tinubu, the leadership of Oyetola, the commitment of party stakeholders and the support of the people of Osun, the APC is firmly on course for victory,” he said.