The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has debunked news flying about town that the defection of the incumbent governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke, is eminently welcomed.
Denying the rumour during a press conference in Osogbo on Wednesday, the immediate past Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, stated that the governorship ticket of the APC is not for sale to the Adeleke family.
Owoeye also disclosed that the party does not see Governor Ademola Adeleke as part of the Osun APC family.
He said, “APC ticket is not for sale for the Adeleke family categorically.
“As a matter of fact, as of today, we don’t see Governor Ademola Adeleke as part of the APC.”
While insisting that the APC is the party to beat in the state, Owoeye hinted that the fear of the unknown hunting Governor Adeleke is the reason for his intention of coming over to the APC.
He said, “The APC in Osun State remains the party to beat. I want to tell you that if not because of the fear of unknown disturbing the Adelekes and PDP, they won’t show the intention of coming to the APC
“APC is fully on ground in Osun. If not for brigandage after the 2022 governorship and 2023 general elections, PDP will not have their way in Osun State.”
“The tenure of PDP is already terminated in Osun State. Come August 8, 2026, we will chase them away. There is no space for PDP and Adeleke in the APC.”
