Mark Aba, Abuja
Some members of the Osun State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected the recently released list of the state’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), alleging that its composition violates established party guidelines, due process and the principle of inclusiveness.
The party officials, in an official rejoinder signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Wole Adunola, and three other executive members, expressed dissatisfaction with the list, arguing that it failed to recognise key stakeholders within the party’s state leadership structure.
They specifically faulted the exclusion of several members of the State Working Committee, whom they described as statutory members of the campaign council under applicable party guidelines.
According to the signatories, the omissions raise concerns about the level of consultation and adherence to established procedures in setting up a campaign structure expected to coordinate the APC’s presidential campaign across Osun State.
They also questioned the release of the new list in view of an earlier presidential directive reportedly appointing Governor Ademola Adeleke as Director of the Presidential Campaign Council in the state.
The officials recalled that following the directive, Adeleke inaugurated a broad-based campaign team to coordinate the presidential campaign, insisting that the relationship between the existing structure and the newly released list required clarification.
They suggested that the composition of the new list might be more understandable if it was intended for a Parliamentary Campaign Council rather than a Presidential Campaign Council.
However, they stressed the need for a clear distinction between the two structures to avoid confusion, overlapping responsibilities and internal disagreements.
The signatories maintained that the State Executive Committee remained a critical component of the APC’s organisational framework and should be adequately represented in decisions concerning the constitution of a statewide campaign council.
They consequently called for an immediate review of the list, urging relevant party authorities to consult key stakeholders, including the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, and the State Director-General, to ensure proper coordination and alignment.
While reaffirming their commitment to the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, the officials said party loyalty should not prevent constructive engagement when decisions risk creating divisions and undermining collective efforts.
“Our position is clear: we need a campaign council that respects party structures, recognises legitimate leadership, accommodates critical stakeholders and unites all members towards electoral victory,” they stated.
The controversy follows the earlier constitution of the Osun State Presidential Campaign Council, which named Governor Ademola Adeleke as State Director, Bola Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate in the last governorship election, as Director-General, and the state APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, as Deputy Director-General.
They urged the party leadership at both state and national levels to address the concerns promptly, stressing the importance of discipline, strategic coordination and collective responsibility ahead of the 2027 general election.
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