Osun Central Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and support President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming presidential primary, following his defeat in the party’s senatorial primary.
Fadeyi lost the APC ticket for the 2027 elections to Adekunle Adegoke (SAN) on Monday, becoming the only former People’s Democratic Party lawmaker—who defected to APC in 2025—unable to secure a re-election bid under the new party platform.
In a statement released on Friday in Osogbo, Fadeyi emphasized loyalty, unity, and collective responsibility among APC stakeholders. He highlighted the party’s strength in standing together during crucial moments and described President Tinubu as “a visionary leader whose commitment to national development, democratic values, and progressive governance has inspired confidence nationwide.”
“Supporting the President’s candidacy in the APC primary is not only strategic but also a reaffirmation of the party’s core principles and long-term goals,” Fadeyi said. He called on delegates and party members to vote en masse for Tinubu, asserting that a united APC will bolster its chances of sustaining leadership at the national level.
“Now is the time to demonstrate our loyalty to the party and our belief in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I call on all APC faithfuls to stand firm, remain committed, and support his candidacy for the progress and stability of our nation,” he added.
Newsheadline reports that Senator Francis Fadahunsi of Osun East secured the APC ticket for the 2027 general elections, defeating opponents Famurewa Isreal and Thomas Ogungbangbe with 23,593 votes. Meanwhile, Senator Fadeyi’s loss to Adekunle Adegoke marked a rare setback among former PDP lawmakers who switched allegiance to the APC in 2025.
The APC primary results highlight both internal party competitiveness and the need for unity as the party approaches the presidential primaries, with leaders like Fadeyi urging cohesion to ensure continued governance and political stability.
