Edo State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Primary Election Committee, Monday Okpebholo, has urged party members in Osun State to close ranks and work collectively toward winning back the state in the 2026 governorship election.
Okpebholo made the call on Friday night during a stakeholders’ meeting at the APC secretariat in Osogbo, where he said the gathering emphasised the party’s commitment to internal democracy ahead of Saturday’s primary election.
He announced that the party would adopt the affirmation method for the primary, noting that all 1,660 delegates would undergo proper accreditation before being allowed into the venue.
Appealing for calm and cohesion, Okpebholo warned against post-primary divisions, stressing that unity would be critical to the party’s success in the general election.
“I appeal to everyone to remain united after the primary. Do not allow internal grievances to weaken our chances.
“Our collective goal is to return Osun State to the progressive family in 2026, and that can only be achieved if we work together,” he said.
The governor also assured party members that the primary election would be conducted transparently and fairly, in strict compliance with the directive of the APC National Working Committee, NWC.