Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the state remains committed and united, regardless of decampment from the party.
He said that he and members of his political party are not in any way deterred by the defection of some members of the party to opposition parties, ahead of the September 22 governorship election in the state.
Governor said the gale of defection couldn’t in any way affect the victory of the party, saying APC remains strong on account of its wide acceptance by the people.
Aregbesola expressed confidence in the ability of the ruling party to come victorious in the September 22 Governorship Election in the state, noting that defectors have lost sight of reality.
Governor Aregbesola made the statement on Saturday in Ilawo, Ejigbo Local Government while addressing a crowd of APC loyalists at a special Sallah celebration organized by the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Najeem Salam.
He said his party is working hard to sustain the tempo of continuity which, according to him, could only set the state on the pedestal of all round development.
Aregbesola, who described the APC as the only political party that can turn around the socioeconomic fortunes of the state and Nigeria for better, urged the electorate to vote for the party in all elections.
While applauding the party loyalists for their resilience, doggedness and forthrightness in the thin and thick, particularly before, during and after the party’s governorship primary, Governor Aregbesola enjoined the party faithful to remain optimistic in the ability of the party to take the state to enviable height.
Aregbesola commended the organizer of the event, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Honourable Najeem Salam, for always abiding by the party’s decisions.
He described Salam as a pillar of support to APC in the state and beyond, noting that his position has been diligently used to effect positivity in the party and for its loyalists.
According to him, “This defection has made us to know those that are genuinely with us and those that are not with us.
“We have known friends, enemies and cunning individuals among us by this defection but we are not afraid of their antics as we remain united, strong and committed.
“We are confident of victory. We know God is on our side and we believe in Him, we believe He will lead us to victory”, Aregbesola added.
Earlier, the State Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Gboyega Famodun, thanked all members of the party in the state for being committed to the advancement of the party.
He enjoined the party loyalists to remain committed, noting that the party has a better chance to win the governorship election.
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