- Some accounts of the meeting claimed that Amosun mentioned three aspirants who had agreed to step aside for him
- Amosun stressed that forcing aspirants to quit would contradict democratic principles
- The former governor also cautioned against what he described as predetermined outcomes in party primaries
Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed reports alleging that he pressured other aspirants to withdraw from the Ogun Central senatorial contest ahead of the 2027 elections.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the clarification follows a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Abeokuta, where discussions reportedly focused on the possibility of adopting a consensus candidate for the district.
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Some accounts of the meeting claimed that Amosun mentioned three aspirants who had agreed to step aside for him, a report that triggered strong reactions from those named, who denied any such arrangement.
In a statement released by his media office, the former senator described the reports as inaccurate and a distortion of what actually happened during the gathering.
He explained that while he acknowledged that some aspirants had previously indicated a willingness to step down if he decided to run, he did not ask or pressure anyone to withdraw from the race.
Amosun stressed that forcing aspirants to quit would contradict democratic principles, adding that participation in any election remains a personal decision.
He reaffirmed his commitment to internal democracy within the party, insisting that due process must be followed in selecting candidates for the 2027 polls.
The former governor also cautioned against what he described as predetermined outcomes in party primaries, stating that he would not take part in any process lacking fairness and transparency.
He urged the media to ensure accurate reporting by verifying information before publication.
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