Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed reports suggesting that he asked other aspirants in Ogun Central All Progressives Congreee, APC, to withdraw for him ahead of the 2027 general elections,
Amosun, while clearing the air on a circulating report, described such claims as a misrepresentation of proceedings at a recent stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Ogun Central Senatorial District.
In a statement issued by his media office, Amosun clarified that the meeting, held on Thursday at the residence of elder statesman Olusegun Osoba, was convened at his instance following speculations about his possible candidacy.
According to him, contrary to reports circulating in sections of the media, he neither requested nor pressured any aspirant to step down for him, stressing that such an action would be undemocratic and inconsistent with his political principles.
Amosun explained that during the meeting, he merely recounted how three senatorial aspirants from the district had earlier visited him individually to seek his support.
He noted further that each of them had voluntarily indicated a willingness to withdraw from the race if he decided to contest.
He, however, maintained that he did not at any point accept or encourage such offers.
“Nowhere throughout the meeting did I request anyone to withdraw from the race for me because that would be undemocratic and unacceptable,” the statement read.
The former governor, who also served two terms as senator representing Ogun Central, reiterated his democratic credentials, noting that his political career has been shaped by competitive electoral processes.
He further emphasised that while he has not ruled out political participation, he would not be part of any primary election process whose outcome is predetermined.
“What I said at the meeting, which I reiterate, is that I would not be part of a primary election whose result is predetermined,” he stated.
By Adewale Adewale
