The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun may be on his way back to the saddle as the some APC leaders from North-East, North-West and North-Central have already endorsed him.
In a statement in Dutse by the chairman of APC United Front, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa, the leaders praised Oyegun for unifying the ruling party, fostering collaboration and encouraging engagements that neither diminishes others moral worth.
According to the leaders: “the incumbent, Chief Oyegun will be reelected for the second time. Party faithful and their leaders in the north are certain of Oyegun’s victory. A change of leadership is not on the cards. There is no surprise in the air. The dynamic national chairman is sure to win.”
They called on the APC National leader and former governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC leaders in the South-West to back Oyegun’s candidacy, saying: “we need to avoid deadlock. The result of the APC chairmanship election won’t surprise anyone.”
They said that the APC under Oyegun’s leadership has been existing as a united political group.
“APC is not a loose coalition of personal and sectional factions,” they said even as they hailed Oyegun for his flexible position on political issues, reconciliation of feuding political groups and his commitment to a greater Nigeria.
Specifically, they eulogized Oyegun for bringing unparalleled brilliance and unbridled patriotism to the chairmanship job.
“Oyegun is a stabilizing factor in Nigerian politics. His success in the convention will be based on his performance, popularity and honesty. Other aspirants do not pose serious danger to Oyegun. They have nothing to offer” the leaders said.
They commended South-East and South-South APC leaders for supporting Oyegun.
“We don’t want a southern gang up against the north. We don’t want to be plunged into darkness. Oyegun, a role model and an icon, is held in reverence and affection by the vast majority of Nigerians.
“He believes in the course that seeks to prime humanity to loftier heights” the leaders added.
