Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, and Accord converged in Osogbo on Thursday for the inauguration of the Osun President Bola Tinubu Campaign Council by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.
Prominent among the chieftains are the pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chief Bisi Akande, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Prof. Sola Adeyeye, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, former deputy governor, Sooko Adewoyin.
Others are: Chairman, Osun Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande; Chairman, PDP, Sunday Bisi; Prof. Wale Oladiipo; PDP chieftain, Hon. Adelakun Adeoye; former deputy governor, Mrs Titi Laoye Ponle; Prof. Olu Aina; and Senator Jide Omoworare, among others.
Recalling that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress had earlier in the day said it was not briefed on the inauguration of the council in Osun by Governor Ademola Adeleke
The chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, in a release, said it was not opposed to Governor Ademola Adeleke coordinating the campaign council in the state. Still, it should be carried along in the process of campaigning for President Tinubu.
Speaking, Chief Akande called for collaborative efforts by progressive-minded parties to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Also speaking, the national chairman of APC, Basiru Ajibola, who enumerated the achievements of President Bola Tinubu, said Osun should ensure it votes for President Bola Tinubu.
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Joshua Dada is a Senior Reporter and Osun State Correspondent for Leadership Newspaper, with over two decades of experience as a state correspondent. He specialises in politics, crime, business, entertainment, sports, religion, health, and education, with additional expertise in feature writing, high-profile interviews, investigative journalism, and issues analysis.