The Imole Campaign Council has debunked speculation that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Campaign Council says Governor Adeleke’s visit to President Bola Tinubu is in line with customs and political tradition at the conclusion of off-cycle elections in Nigeria.
A statement issued by the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of The Imole Campaign Council, Mr Bamidele Salam, said that Governor Adeleke, like every other Governor who emerged victorious in an off-cycle election, has a responsibility to show respect and appreciation to the office of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
The Imole campaign said the president charged in various pre-election speeches and statements the electoral umpire and Security agencies to allow for a free and fair election in Osun State.
READ ALSO: APC Chieftain Hails Governor Yahaya’s Appointment
“The visit also afforded Mr President, as the father of the Nation and the Osun State Governor, a platform to discuss issues on peace, security and progress of Osun State after the tensed election.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the visit of Mr Governor and top members of his Campaign team had absolutely nothing to do with a plan to move from Accord to the All Progressives Congress as being insinuated in certain quarters.
“We wish to state unequivocally that at no stage during the visit to Mr President was the issue of decamping to the APC discussed,” Mr Sallam said.
The Imole Campaign Council commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity of the visit and assured all supporters of Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Governor’s continued commitment to the service of the good people of Osun State who stood solidly by him in the recently concluded elections.
