(NAN) coalition group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders to zone the party ticket to Osun West Senatorial District during Osun 2026 governorship election.
The group, Osun West Crusader, made the appeal during a news conference in Osogbo on Monday.
Mr AbdulGafar Blessing, the Group Coordinator, called on leaders of the party to consider a candidate from the Osun West if the immediate past governor of Osun, Gboyega Oyetola is not re-contesting.
"We are appealing to our highly reserved leaders; President Bola Tinubu, Chief Bisi Akande, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal and other leaders of our party;
"To please consider the strategic implication of zoning the governorship to Osun West, as this act will enhance the electoral success of the APC in future elections, most especially the 2026 gubernatorial election.
"We are confident APC will win Osun State back if the ticket is zoned to Osun West.
"Also, it would demonstrate our party's commitment to just political processes and its dedication to fostering a unified state where every district's voice is heard and valued," he said
Blessing explained that Osun West has long been underrepresented in terms of gubernatorial leadership since the 26 years of the current republic.
He, however, said the only way to defeat the PDP government in Osun is for the APC to presents a formidable candidate from Osun West- if, ex-governor Gboyega Oyetola is not re-contesting (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)