Don’t allow APC collapse, state chairman begs aspirants
AKURE—A loyalist of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and a senatorial aspirant of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Tunji Abayomi has dumped APC for Action Alliance, AA.

Abayomi, who hails from Akoko North West area of the state, was shut out from the party primaries as a result of the automatic ticket given to the three senators representing the state in the National Assembly.

In a letter dated October 16 to the governor, Abayomi said: “I regret to inform you that the present leadership of APC at the national level has decided to take away your right to nominate candidates as well as my right to be nominated by its unlawful automatic ticket for all incumbent Senators from Ondo State.

“The national leadership has appointed its candidate but now our people in the North Senatorial Zone must have a chance to choose their candidate against Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s appointed candidates.

“We are Ondo State people, our character is to fight for our rights and insist on these rights.

“In keeping with long standing determination to fight for my right and your right, I will run for Senate in Ondo North Senatorial Zone on the platform of Action Alliance since the national leadership of APC under Adams Oshiomhole has unconstitutionally blocked my chance by forcing its candidates on us all.

“My decision to detour this time has been difficult. Since 2003 I have been with you. Inspite of the many challenges we faced together I have not retreated because there was always a chance at redemption.”

Don’t allow APC  collapse, chairman begs

Meanwhile, the APC chairman in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin has appealed to aspirants, who were shut out during the party’s primaries, not to allow the party collapse in the state.

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Adetimehin, at a meeting with the aspirants urged them “to put the issue of primaries behind them and join hands with the party to ensure victory during the general elections.”

His words: “We shouldn’t allow this building to collapse; we must be united to salvage it. We appreciate that you have spent money, and we know how difficult it is to raise money.

“However, we will continue to appeal for your understanding for peace and unity within the party.”

Responding on behalf of the aspirants, Segun Ayerin, advised the party to take more steps to bring everybody on board.