The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, exudes confidence in the party’s readiness for the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States. Speaking at a media parley in Osogbo, Basiru expressed faith in the party’s strength and divine favor for victory.
Highlighting the successful management of the primary election in Edo State, Basiru assured journalists that the APC is poised to claim victory based on recent statistics. He emphasized the party’s electoral performance, citing a significant lead over other political parties in recent by-elections.
Looking ahead to the gubernatorial primaries in Ondo State, Basiru acknowledged the state’s strong affiliation with the APC, making the party a formidable force. He credited the party’s leadership, including President Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for their role in resolving internal crises and maintaining unity.
Addressing speculations about the possible defection of Philip Shaibu, the impeached Edo State Deputy Governor and PDP gubernatorial aspirant, Basiru affirmed the party’s open-door policy for new members. He emphasized the importance of expanding the party’s base and highlighted past successes in attracting members from other political affiliations.
With a bold declaration of intent, Basiru confidently predicted the APC’s victory in both Edo and Ondo States, aiming to unseat Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo and secure a win in Osun State in the future. As the party gears up for the upcoming elections, Basiru’s optimism and strategic approach reflect the APC’s determination to emerge victorious and solidify its position in Nigerian politics.
