By Shina Abubakar Osogbo
Following the resignation of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State and their likely to join the Accord party, an APC chieftain, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has disclosed that the action will neither weaken its structure nor electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship poll.
It would be recalled that some of Senator Iyiola Omisore’s loyalists resigned their membership of the APC last week and may likely join Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign, raising questions about party unity.
However, Oyintiloye in a statement he issued on Sunday in Osogbo, described the development as a regular feature of politics, especially during an electioneering period.
He insisted the defections pose no threat to the APC’s readiness and determination to reclaim power in the state.
“The APC in Osun is bigger than any individual or group of individuals. Our party is built on a solid foundation that has endured for decades. We have a resilient structure, loyal membership, and an ever-expanding support base across the state.
“Those who think the APC has been weakened by the exit of a few members are completely out of touch with the realities on the ground.
“The strength of our party resides in the people, and the people remain firmly with the APC,” he said.
