A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised party members against bitterness, thoughtless statements, unguided words, and anti-party activities that could endanger the party’s chances at the polls.

Oyintiloye also projected victory for the party but asked to members to close ranks and be more united ahead of the August 15 governorship poll in the state.

The APC chairman made the call while addressing with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, encouraging party officials and elders in the state to urgently address every apparent grievance and unhappiness among members.

According to him, “victory for the APC in the election is non-negotiable, and any factor capable of hindering the party’s success should be tackled head-on.”

Oyintiloye said it would be an expensive error for the party to go into the election divided, adding that unity and a shared purpose were vital for victory.

He stated that all flaws and issues that could prolong the party’s tenure in the opposition should be resolved without delay.

“The governorship election is fast approaching, and there is an urgent need for us to come together as one big family.

“There is no doubt that some party members may be aggrieved for one reason or another, but such grievances should be urgently addressed to further cement our impending victory.

“No divided house can win a battle. That is why I am calling to all members to join together and address whatever problems we have. APC is heading to victory,” he said.

He expressed confidence that with the support and guidance of Chief Bisi Akande, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, former APC National Secretary, party elders and other stakeholders, Osun would return to progressive governance after the election.

Oyintiloye claimed the election would be won by the APC, adding that the electorate were anxious to return the party to power in the state.

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Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot says he will remain loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) even if asked to step aside for another candidate.

He was said to have disclosed this in an interview on TVC where he spoke about calls from some people to quit his current party and join another.

“Many people have come to me and suggested that I should defect,” he said. But he dismissed the idea, saying he was brought into politics on the back of his party’s support and felt a sense of commitment to it.

If the party finally decides that he should step aside and support another candidate, he would follow suit and support whoever is selected, he added.

“I remain loyal to the party that gave me a platform to serve,” Elliott said.

He said, “So many people called and said, ‘Hey, go to another party. I said, ‘A different party? How? Daddy brought me from nowhere. “If the party says, ‘Desmond, you have done well, go and sit down,’ I will sit down and support whoever the party selects.”

In other news, Elliot has apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, for any offence that may have arisen from his political engagements.

He told TVC’s Your View on Friday that any misunderstanding between them was not intentional and he was offering the apology.

The apology follows earlier tensions over the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership crisis.

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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has revealed that Peter Obi was not committed to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, during his time with the party.

Lawal stated this on Tuesday in a Prime Time interview on Arise Television while speaking on the recent happenings in the ADC.

His comments followed Obi’s exit from the party along with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who cited internal disagreements and uncertainty over the party’s direction as reasons for their departure.

Lawal said: “We never felt his heart was in it, with Obi’s involvement in the party.

He said that Obi was brought into the coalition after it was already formed and did not fully integrate into its structure.

Lawal said the party leadership attempted to placate the former Anambra State governor by allowing him to pick the organising secretary, a position he said was very crucial in the party’s electoral processes.

He said the decision was meant to assure Obi of transparency within the system, even though questions about his level of commitment still remained.

Lawal also suggested that Obi’s resignation might be tied to his unwillingness to participate in a competitive primary election.

He said the ADC is committed to ensuring a fair and open process for all aspirants, adding that the party has persons with various political ambitions.

The former SGF also denied reports that his support for Obi in the 2023 presidential election was a continuation of a political pact, saying their relationship then was based on common purpose.

His political decisions, he added, were based on personal convictions, not loyalty to any one person.

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Gabriel Suswam, the former governor of Benue State, has spoken out against politicians who work against their own parties, saying they are not honest.

On Monday, Suswam said in an interview with ARISE News that politicians need to take clear stands instead of trying to work across party lines.

He said, “If someone in the APC wants to run against the current government in an election and is going to a PDP meeting, that person is completely disqualified from even trying because they don’t have any integrity.”

“You must stand on something if you have integrity.” If you can stand on something and put one leg in and one leg out, then you can’t trust this integrity.

Suswam said that his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was part of a larger political realignment based on conviction and the public good, not personal gain.

He said that the political direction of Benue State and the performance of the current government had an effect on his decision.

He said, “If you look up the word realignment, it means that people are moving to be in line with other people.” It’s not just for your own sake. You are guilty of something.

“I won’t be different from what my people want and believe.” They now believe in the APC philosophy and principle.

The former governor confirmed plans to run for office again, saying, “The only election I would run for now is the Senate election.”

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