OYO NORTH APC SENATORIAL CONTEST: COL. GBENGA ADEGBOLA REMAINS ELECTORATES' CHOICE
As political activities continue to gather momentum ahead of the forthcoming elections, retired military officer and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Col. Gbenga Adegbola, has remained a formidable force in the race for the Oyo North Senatorial seat despite recent discussions surrounding the emergence of a female aspirant within the party.
Political observers and supporters across the Oyo North Senatorial District have maintained that the entrance of new aspirants into the contest has not diminished the widespread acceptance and popularity enjoyed by Col. Adegbola among party members and the electorate. Supporters of the APC stalwart have continued to express confidence in his leadership qualities, experience, and commitment to the development of the zone.
Speaking during an engagement with his supporters, Col. Adegbola urged them not to be distracted by political developments but to remain united, focused, and steadfast in their support for the collective aspiration. He emphasized the importance of maintaining harmony within the party while awaiting the final decision of the APC leadership.
According to him, APC remains a party guided by established democratic principles and due process, assuring his supporters that the national leadership of the party would do the right thing at the appropriate time.
"I appreciate the unwavering support and commitment of our people across Oyo North. I encourage everyone to remain formidable, united, and committed to our shared vision. The national body of our great party will do the needful in no distant time," Adegbola stated.
His supporters, who reiterated their loyalty to the aspirant, declared that they would continue to stand firmly behind him, expressing optimism that his political credentials, grassroots appeal, and contributions to the growth of the APC would ultimately work in his favour.
The development comes amid growing political activities within the APC in Oyo State, with stakeholders and party faithful closely monitoring events ahead of the party's final decisions on key electoral positions. Recent reports have highlighted ongoing discussions and interests surrounding the Oyo North Senatorial contest within the APC.
Political analysts believe that the Oyo North Senatorial race will remain one of the most closely watched contests in the state, given the calibre of aspirants and the strategic importance of the district in Oyo State politics.
