Olalekan Ayorinde, an APC chieftain in Oyo State, has urged party members to ensure that the party does not suffer any losses in 2027 by not saying anything that could hurt it.
In a press release that was made available to journalists on Tuesday, Ayorinde—who is from the Ibadan North East local government area—made the call.
He went on to say that the APC is very emotionally charged due to recent debates and rising tensions over the rise of party candidates.
But he did warn party members to remember that solidarity and reverence for leadership have always been the party’s strongest suits.
The party may then concentrate on reclaiming the state in 2027, he said, if its members accept dialogue and peace.
“As our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, prepares for the 2027 general elections, I appeal to all leaders, members, supporters, and aspirants to remain calm, peaceful, and committed to the values that have kept us united over the years
“Recent discussions and growing tensions surrounding the emergence of party candidates have stirred strong emotions among many of us. That is understandable. However, we must remember that the strength of the APC has always been rooted in unity and respect for leadership.
“Regardless of our individual preferences or political interests, we must continue to respect the process and decisions of our party. Whether or not we are in favour of those decisions, our loyalty must be to the progress of the APC and the continued development of our great state, Oyo.
“Let us embrace dialogue, patience, and mutual respect as we work together toward the larger goal of securing victory for the APC in 2027.”