APC must unite to reclaim Oyo, Yilwatda says

By Adejayan Gbenga

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for unity among party members in Oyo State, saying reconciliation is essential to the APC’s efforts to reclaim the state in the 2027 general elections.

Yilwatda made the call on Wednesday in Ibadan during a reconciliation visit to the state, where he met with party leaders, stakeholders and members of the Oyo State APC Reconciliation Committee.

Describing the APC as a family, the national chairman acknowledged that disagreements were inevitable among members but warned that such differences should not be allowed to weaken the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

“We are a family. It is normal for children of the same family to have some little difficulties. But we are happy that the party is still stable,” Yilwatda said, stressing that the party must resolve its internal differences and remain focused on its political objectives.

According to him, the renewed reconciliation effort is aimed at addressing grievances, rebuilding trust among members and strengthening the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking on the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, Yilwatda said the APC had yet to take an official position on the outcome, noting that the National Working Committee would review the election with the party’s candidate and other stakeholders before reaching a decision.

He described the Osun election as a learning experience for the APC and emphasised the need for political maturity and sportsmanship, while stressing that lessons from the exercise would help the party improve its preparations for future elections.

Similarly, the Co-Chairman of the Oyo State APC Reconciliation Committee, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, said the committee was working to resolve grievances arising from the party’s recent primaries and urged members to support the reconciliation process, unite and work collectively to reclaim Oyo State in 2027.