APC Crisis: Oyetola Out Of Race, Joins Akande In Search For Omisore’s Successor

Barring any last-minute change of heart, former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has dropped out of the race to replace Senator Iyiola Omisore as the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Following the resignation of Adamu Abdullahi and Oyetola as National Chairman and Secretary, respectively, Oyetola was tipped to replace the Osun State politician.

In a bid not to lose the position to another state, the party, led by Chief Bisi Akande and Oyetola, is pushing for the immediate past spokesperson of the Senate, Ajibola Basiru, to replace Omisore.

According to Vanguard, following his failure in last-minute efforts to save Omisore, Oyetola has moved quickly to retain the post in the state.

Oyetola was said to have met Akande to sound him out on the move to retain the office as the Oyo State Chapter of the party is also making moves to get the office.

Findings reveal that the duo are rallying party leaders in Osun on the need to be on the same page on the issue to keep the office in the state.

The alternative plan, a source close to the former governor told Vanguard, is that a former aide of President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Babajide Omoworare, is being prepared as a backup to Ajibola.

The source said: “The Omoworare factor is in the case a religion card is played, Omoworare would emerge as an alternative to Ajibola. Osun is keen in keeping the secretariaship of the party.

“In Oyo, the party doesn’t have a rallying point which puts it at a disadvantage, but here in Osun, everyone is on the same page to ensure that Osun retains Omisore’s position.”