Ondo APC Leaders Back Governor Aiyedatiwa to Reconcile Party
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa convened a meeting with the Governor’s Advisory Council and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress to reconcile aggrieved members following the party’s National Assembly primaries.
The participants also committed to intensifying mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid in the 2027 general elections.
In a communiqué issued after the gathering, stakeholders resolved to promote internal reconciliation, strengthen APC cohesion, and uphold the party’s unity and progressive ideals in Ondo State.
Chief Pius Akinyelure, Chairman of the GAC, said this was the council’s first meeting since the primaries, describing it as a demonstration of the leaders’ dedication to resolving internal differences and protecting the stability of the APC.
“Our last meeting was on 9 August 2025. We thank God for preserving us and giving us another chance to discuss issues affecting Ondo State and our party,” Akinyelure said.
He stressed that unity remains the party’s greatest strength, noting that disagreements arising from political contests are normal in a democracy and can be settled through dialogue, mutual respect and sacrifice.
Akinyelure urged party leaders and government officials to work collectively ahead of the 2027 elections to surpass the APC’s performance in Ondo during the 2023 presidential poll, pointing out that the state recorded the second‑highest percentage of votes for Tinubu nationwide.
He commended the Aiyedatiwa administration and appealed to members to shun bitterness and any actions capable of deepening divisions within the APC.
After the meeting, the GAC chairman said the leaders reviewed several party‑related issues and expressed satisfaction with the measures being taken to consolidate unity.
Former Senator Ajayi Boroffice, representing Ondo North, stated that the meeting resolved to rally behind the governor and ensure all party members recognise his leadership.
Boroffice said, “Aiyedatiwa is the institution representing the APC in Ondo State. We will also intensify mobilisation for President Tinubu and engage the national leadership to reaffirm our solidarity.”
He added that party leaders are determined to strengthen the APC and address issues arising from recent political contests.
Isaac Kekemeke, APC South‑West Vice Chairman, reported that more than 30 party leaders at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to Tinubu’s second‑term ambition.
Kekemeke noted that stakeholders agreed that all political support groups operating within the APC in Ondo State should function under Aiyedatiwa’s leadership.
He also appealed to the APC national leadership to ensure that major stakeholders in Ondo State are carried along in decisions affecting the state chapter of the party.
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