The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has inaugurated a reconciliation process aimed at restoring unity within the party following the conclusion of its primaries for the 2027 general elections.
The initiative, which will formally commence next week with the inauguration of a reconciliation committee by the Oyo APC Chairman and former Deputy Governor, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, is designed to address complaints and grievances raised by disgruntled aspirants and other stakeholders.
According to a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the committee comprises respected party elders and prominent citizens tasked with fostering peace and strengthening internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls.
Sadare explained that the committee would engage aspirants who purchased the APC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms but failed to secure the party’s tickets for various elective positions during the recently concluded primaries.
He said the committee would also consult other relevant stakeholders in a bid to heal divisions and ensure that all members work together for the party’s electoral success.
The committee members include Senators Olufemi Lanlehin, Brimo Yusuf and Hosea Agboola; Chief Akin Oke; former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Professor Afolabi Oladapo; Engr. Idris Adeoye; Pa Timothy Jolaoso; Chief Olukemi Alao-Akala; Dr. Adebayo Adewusi; Hon. Gunju Ojo; and Dr. Adekemi Opatunde.
Other members are Aare Abisoye Fagade, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe, Abu Adejare Gbadamosi, Isiaka Alimi, Prince Niran Adeyoju, Alhaji Yinka Folarin, Chief Emmanuel Olaoye, Alhaji Mufutau Adisa, Alhaji Sule Ajibade, Professor Abideen Olaiya, Engr. Dayo Lawal, Hon. Ibrahim Bolomope, Mrs. Mabel Williams, Hon. Jelili Agboola, Hon. Kehinde Oloya, Chief Goke Oyetunji, Hon. Ramota Okemakinde, Hon. Raji Rasaki, Dr. Segun Ajanaku, Hon. Shakiru Fagunwa, Barr. Abduwaheed Lawal, Hon. Esther Adedokun and Hon. Obatunde Oladapo.
“The Reconciliation Committee, upon its inauguration later this week, would be given the task to meet with all relevant stakeholders including aspirants who feel dissatisfied by the outcome of the recent primaries which produced APC candidates for the next general elections, and it is hoped that this effort would bring about the desired peace and unity for our great party to win big at the polls next year,” Sadare said.
The move is expected to reinforce party unity and minimise post-primary disputes as the APC intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections in Oyo State.
