Osun APC Issues Minor, Omisore Intends to Stay, Says Adegoke

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, has dismissed speculation about the political future of former Osun State Deputy Governor and ex‑national secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore. Adegoke said he is convinced the veteran politician will stay within the party.

He made the comments Friday while appearing on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Osun State Council Guest Platform, where he answered questions about the APC’s current situation and preparations for upcoming elections.

“Senator Iyiola Omisore will not move away from the APC. He is a wise politician, and I respect his sense of politicking. He won’t go that way,” Adegoke said.

Adegoke argued that the APC remains firmly rooted in the Osun East Senatorial District, making it unlikely that Omisore’s supporters would consider leaving the party.

“If you note, the whole of Osun East Senatorial District is with the APC. I am sure none of Omisore’s followers will want to leave where they are comfortable for another party,” he said.

He also dismissed concerns about internal disagreements within the party, describing them as minor issues that will not affect its electoral prospects.

According to him, “disagreements are not peculiar to the APC. Every political party experiences internal disputes from time to time. In every political party, there would be disagreement. We have our own fair share of internal disputes, but it is manageable.”

He said members expressing dissatisfaction with the party were merely giving advance notice of their concerns and would continue to be engaged by the leadership.

“People resigning are only giving us advance notice. They will still be engaged. The party, as we are, is already discussing the sources of their concerns,” he added.

The APC chieftain contrasted his party’s situation with that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he claimed is no longer a formidable force in Osun State.

“Unlike other parties, like the PDP, which is not on the ground anymore, they have all dissolved into Accord,” he said.

Adegoke expressed confidence in the APC’s chances of success, arguing that the opposition has failed to manage its internal affairs effectively.

“Our chances of success are confident. The PDP could not manage its own party, and they want to win the state. The people who assisted them to win the 2022 election are now in the APC,” he said.

He maintained that the disagreements within the APC were insignificant and would not undermine the party’s electoral fortunes.

“Our internal disagreements are minor and minute, and they will not affect our chances,” Adegoke stated.