Key Points
- Tinubu calls Oyebamiji’s win the start of a journey. The message urged unity and focus across the state.
- The primary was held in Osogbo and used affirmation. Delegates affirmed Oyebamiji after aspirants stepped down voluntarily.
- Tinubu praised aspirants who stepped down for party loyalty. The president asked the candidate to include former rivals.
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Munirudeen Oyebamiji on his primary victory. The president called this the start of reclaiming Osun. Bayo Onanuga issued the statement on Tinubu’s behalf.
The APC primary took place in Osogbo and used affirmation. Governor Monday Okpebholo chaired the session and presided. Other coverage also noted Adeleke resigns from PDP.
How the consensus formed
Aspirants stepped down after intense late night talks at the state level. The decision followed a meeting that included presidency envoys and elders. Party leaders framed the move as unity before the coming polls.
Delegates at the venue used voice votes to affirm the candidate publicly. Governor Monday Okpebholo led the proceedings as committee chair on Saturday. Observers said the affirmation aimed to calm rifts within the party.
Reports said several aspirants stepped aside after talks with Tinubu in Abuja. The arrangement helped avert what could have been a bruising contest. Local outlets reported unrelated items like Prophet Jeremiah prophecy for Soludo.
Tinubu’s message and what comes next
Tinubu urged Oyebamiji to be magnanimous in victory. The president asked inclusion of all leaders and former rivals. The appeal aims to keep the APC united ahead of the polls.
Oyebamiji now prepares to face Governor Ademola Adeleke next year. Adeleke won his party’s ticket at a separate poll. The race is shaping into a high stakes statewide battle.
Music star Davido was present during parts of the event. Local outlets also linked to Davido appointment to Osun fund. The development adds a celebrity angle to Osun’s campaign story.
