- Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, has cautioned Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against making statements that could incite political tension in the Southwest .
- Ganduje had expressed confidence that the APC would win Oyo and Osun states in future elections, but Odeyemi thinks this is reckless and unbecoming of an elder statesman .
- Odeyemi warned Ganduje not to turn the Southwest into a war zone, emphasizing that Osun residents are wise and peace-loving, and won’t tolerate electoral malpractice or intimidation .
- The NNPP chairman also challenged Ganduje to prove the APC’s popularity by contesting in his own state, where the NNPP had previously defeated the party by a significant margin .
Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, is calling out Dr. Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for making comments that could incite political tension in the Southwest. Ganduje recently expressed confidence that the APC would win Oyo and Osun states in future elections, but Odeyemi thinks this is reckless and unbecoming of an elder statesman, especially considering the economic hardships Nigerians are facing under the APC-led government .
Odeyemi believes that the APC’s win in Ondo was only possible due to alleged vote-buying tactics, which he says is a result of the deliberate impoverishment of the masses. He’s urging Ganduje to demonstrate better communication skills and not get carried away by the Ondo State results. Odeyemi also emphasized that Osun residents are wise and peace-loving, and they won’t tolerate electoral malpractice or intimidation. He’s challenging Ganduje to prove the APC’s popularity by contesting in his own state, where the NNPP has previously won by a significant margin.
The NNPP leader is stressing the importance of prioritizing peace and respecting voters’ choices. He wants to ensure that the 2026 elections in Osun are crisis-free, and that spoken words don’t carry unnecessary weight. It’s clear that Odeyemi is concerned about the potential consequences of Ganduje’s comments and is advocating for a peaceful and fair electoral process .
