RismadarVoice Reporters
November 13, 2026
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of internal divisions, maintaining that the party remains united and prepared for the 2027 general elections.
The state chairman, Babatunde Kolawole, made the declaration during a press conference in Akure on Friday, expressing confidence in the party’s ongoing reconciliation efforts.
Kolawole said the APC leadership was working to address disagreements among members and ensure that all stakeholders participated in preparations for the elections.
He rejected suggestions of rivalry within the party, describing members as belonging to one political family with shared objectives.
According to him, the absence of a governorship election in Ondo State in 2027 should allow party members to concentrate on other electoral contests, including the presidential election.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu, the APC national leadership and Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele for their contributions to the party’s activities.
Speaking at the briefing, the Director-General of the Ondo State APC Presidential Campaign Council, Victor Olabimtan, said the reconciliation committee established after the party congress had engaged various stakeholders.
Olabimtan explained that consultations had taken place with party leaders and interest groups in Abuja, Lagos and other locations to resolve outstanding disagreements.
He cited the participation of Wale Akinterinwa and Princess Oladunni Odu in a recent APC presidential campaign rally as evidence of progress in the reconciliation process.
He maintained that the party was committed to accommodating its members and strengthening cooperation among different political interests.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Seun Osamaye, pledged to support mobilisation efforts among women across the state.
She said the party was working towards securing one million votes for Tinubu in Ondo State during the 2027 presidential election.
Meanwhile, APC chieftain Olusola Oke dismissed concerns about possible political violence, describing the state’s political environment as peaceful.
Oke claimed that opposition politicians and political parties had not been subjected to attacks by political thugs.
The party’s assurances come as political organisations intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Although APC leaders maintain that reconciliation efforts have strengthened internal unity, the extent to which outstanding disagreements have been resolved remains to be independently established.
