Osun APC Must Unite After Governorship Defeat, Rebuild Ahead Of 2027 — Oyintiloye

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the party to begin immediate rebuilding, shun blame over its loss in the last governorship election and turn the setback into victory in the 2027 general elections.

Oyintiloye, who spoke on Sunday in Osogbo, said the party should focus on reconciliation and strategic repositioning rather than attributing the electoral setback to a particular leader.

He said no single individual should be made a scapegoat for the outcome of the election, noting that factors such as candidate appeal, grassroots mobilisation, party cohesion, campaign strategy and voter sentiment contributed to the result.

“This is not the time to crucify anybody. It is a time for sober reflection, reconciliation and strategic repositioning. No single individual should be made the scapegoat for an outcome that involved many political and electoral factors,” he said.

Oyintiloye called for a thorough post-election review of the party’s performance from the polling-unit level to the state structure, stressing the need to identify weaknesses and develop strategies to regain voters’ confidence.

The former lawmaker said constructive criticism was necessary for the survival and growth of any political organisation, but warned against criticism driven by anger, personal grievances or the desire to settle political scores.

“The 2027 general election is already very close. We cannot afford to spend the next period fighting ourselves. The real work of rebuilding must begin now,” he said.

Oyintiloye urged party leaders to reconnect with grassroots members and voters, listen to their concerns and work towards restoring confidence in the APC, describing the electoral defeat as a temporary setback rather than the end of the party.