Some All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Ondo State, under the Osun Patriots group, have cautioned APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje against actions that could cause unrest in Ondo as the November 16 governorship election approaches. The group is discontented with the party’s support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, APC’s candidate, citing unresolved grievances related to the party’s primary election.
In a letter dated November 6, 2024, the group expressed its refusal to back Aiyedatiwa, pointing to their endorsement of Otunba Benson Akingboye from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) instead. Comrade Dele Oyewo, the coordinator of the Osun Patriots, conveyed concerns that any forceful effort to secure Aiyedatiwa’s victory could spark tensions in the state. The group urged APC leadership to view their stance as a constructive critique for the party’s future rather than an act of defiance.