All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on party leaders and members to channel the disappointment of their governorship election defeat into a focused strategy for victory in the 2027 general Elections. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo, Oyintiloye warned against attributing the loss to any single individual, emphasizing that electoral outcomes result from a combination of candidate appeal, grassroots mobilization, party cohesion, campaign strategy, and voter sentiment.
“The APC should resist the temptation of engaging in post-election blame games, but instead, undertake a comprehensive and honest assessment of its performance,” Oyintiloye said. “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 stressed the urgency of repositioning the party to secure maximum votes for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the next general elections. “We must start working immediately on how we can reposition the party to garner maximum votes for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections in the state. We do not have much time left to do that. We must find a way to turn the guber loss to victory for Tinubu and others in the next few months.”
Oyintiloye advocated for a thorough post-election review extending from polling units to state-level structures. While acknowledging the necessity of constructive criticism for organizational growth, he cautioned against critiques driven by anger, personal grievances, or political score-settling. “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 added.
The chieftain urged party leaders to reconnect with grassroots members and voters, listen to their concerns, and develop strategies capable of restoring confidence in the party. He characterized the electoral defeat as a temporary setback rather than the end of the party’s prospects, noting that political fortunes are dynamic.
