Re: A CLARION CALL AGAINST FRACTIOUS POLITICAL MACHINATIONS AND MISGUIDED ZONAL INTRIGUES
I’m compelled to respond to a write-up, title “A CLARION CALL AGAINST FRACTIOUS POLITICAL MACHINATIONS AND MISGUIDED ZONAL INTRIGUES” authored by a group called “OSUN APC LIBERATION MOVEMENT” and signed by Satiregun Olayiwola Sunday the State Coordinator of the group and Ishaq Babatunde Adeyemi the State Publicity Secretary despite our shared political affiliation. I’d like to clarify some points and hope this will help them to better understand my initial article, “Enough is Enough- A Call for Unity in Osun APC (Series 1).
The group has misinterpreted my stance on zoning. I never said communities or associations can’t agitate for their desires. It’s legitimate for the West Senatorial District to seek a governorship candidate, just as it’s acceptable for Ile-Ife or Osogbo to do the same.
Labeling genuine aspirations as “misguided zonal intrigues” is unfair. It attacks the sensibility of community members. If their preferred candidate wins the party ticket, won’t they need the support of those they are now criticizing?
My original piece emphasized the need to stop name-calling, bashing, and destructive criticism that can split our party. Let’s focus on unity and constructive dialogue.
Regarding their claim that I led a team to plead for zoning, they got their facts wrong. Even if I had led such a team, how would that be wrong?
In their write up am sure they consulted so many encyclopaedia to get powerful English words to bash and attack me (Laughable) for asking for oneness in our party.
The group accused me of leading a team to Baba Ajao in Ido-Osun to plead for zoning of our party’s Governorship ticket to the west if our Leader, Governor Oyetola is no more interested in contesting for the exalted seat.
They got their information wrong because I did not lead the team but was one of the members of the team who went to throw our weight and supports behind the leaders of the zone in the agitation for the ticket for their zone. I cannot deny the fact that I was part of the delegation because it was not a secret meeting as we have nothing to hide. But wait ooo let me ask you even if I led the team how is that tantamount to a fractious political Machinations?
The piece, which, ironically, embodies the same divisive spirit our party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, cautioned against is riddled with name-calling, bashing, and personal attacks that can only serve to fragment our party.
I’m perplexed as to why the group wants me to engage in a similar manner. Instead, I offer you a word of wisdom: “those whose palm kernel were cracked with a benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble.”
My brothers let’s be humble in every situations .
If you as a group is seeking someone to engage in a destructive debate, I’m not your man. Let’s maintain a spirit of humility and unity, recognizing that our party’s strength lies in its cohesion. I implore the group to redirect their energies toward constructive engagement, rather than tearing us apart.
As I continue to advocate for a West senatorial district candidacy, should our respected leader, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, decline to seek re-election, I urge every members of our party to refrain from personal attacks. Let’s channel our energies toward outwitting the opposition, rather than each other.
In the spirit of unity, I remain committed to our party’s prosperity. Let’s work together to build, strengthen ourparty not to destroy it.
I hope this clarifies my position.
Prince Bãyo Adeleke (Banik) is my name
