Table of Contents
- APC Dismisses Fake Consensus Candidates List
- Accusation Against PDP
- Desperation of the PDP
- Rejection of the Consensus List
- Assurance to Supporters
- Advice to PDP
- Conclusion
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected a supposed list of consensus candidates circulating on social media, labeling it as false and politically motivated.
In a statement released on Sunday, the APC accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State of fabricating and disseminating the misleading list in an effort to create confusion ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
The party’s chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, stated that this action reflects the PDP's desperation to cling to power through dishonest means.
“The operators of this ineffective party are now fabricating and distributing imaginary and false lists suggesting that the APC has assigned electoral positions to specific individuals,” the statement indicated.
Lawal characterized the situation as “a scheme meant to create discord and division” within the APC. He pointed out that the circulation of such lists is indicative of the PDP's panic as the next election approaches.
“The fact that an official statement affirming the false list could come from the state chairman of the ruling PDP highlights the depth of the PDP's decline.”
The opposition party further asserted that the false publication exposed the ruling party’s desperate attempts to secure re-election next year.
According to the APC, this move is a sign that the PDP has “already lost the upcoming governorship election before it even takes place.”
The statement urged APC members and the general public to disregard the alleged consensus list, which it referred to as “a product of barroom gossip concocted by inebriated individuals and idle minds within the PDP.”
Lawal reassured party supporters that the APC has not compiled any consensus list of candidates for the 2026 election.
“We want to inform our valued members and supporters that our party has not created any consensus list,” he stated.
He emphasized that all APC governorship aspirants have the capability to defeat the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the upcoming election.
“Every one of our governorship aspirants is capable of sending Governor Adeleke back to Atlanta in the United States or wherever he may have originated from,” the statement added.
The APC chairman, while advising PDP leaders to concentrate on legitimate political endeavors rather than engaging in unfounded fabrications, noted that the party’s members remain united and focused on reclaiming power in the state.
“We urge the PDP leaders to return to their planning stages to devise another scheme. This current attempt is neither viable nor credible; it is dead on arrival,” he remarked.
The statement concluded with Lawal’s signature, reaffirming the APC’s readiness for the upcoming political contest and its commitment to maintaining party unity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the APC's stance on the circulated consensus candidates list?
The APC has dismissed the list as fake and politically motivated, claiming it was fabricated by the PDP to create confusion ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
What did the APC chairman say about the PDP's actions?
Chairman Tajudeen Lawal accused the PDP of desperation and dishonesty, stating that their attempts to circulate false information reflect their panic as the election approaches.
What assurance did the APC provide to its supporters?
Lawal assured supporters that the APC has not compiled any consensus list for the 2026 election and that all aspirants are capable of winning against the incumbent governor.
