The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 10-member State Reconciliation Committee as part of strategic efforts to consolidate party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Inaugurated by the State Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, at the party secretariat in Akure, the committee is chaired by Biyi Poroye with Dele Olanubi as deputy chairman.
Babatunde said the committee is mandated to reconcile members, foster unity across all tendencies and work towards delivering at least one million votes for President Bola Tinubu as directed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The committee is also expected to mobilise towards securing victory in all three senatorial seats, the nine House of Representatives seats, and the twenty-six seats in the Ondo State House of Assembly.
In his address at the inauguration, Babatunde stressed that no member of the party should be considered expendable, as every individual has a valuable role to play in achieving the party’s electoral objectives.
The Ondo State APC chairman reminded members that party supremacy remains the bedrock of the APC, emphasising that while members have the right to feel disappointed over certain decisions, such grievances must never override the collective interest of the party.
“When the party takes a decision, every loyal member is expected to respect it. Individual ambitions must always give way to the larger objective of party unity and electoral success,” Babatunde stated.
According to him, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made it abundantly clear that Ondo State is fully committed to delivering a landslide victory for President Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election.
In his acceptance speech, Poroye assured the party leadership that the committee fully understands the enormous responsibility placed upon it and is determined to deliver.
“Having followed public reactions since the announcement of this committee, I have come to the conclusion that the Governor has taken the right step. This committee is a bold move towards strengthening our party ahead of the general elections,” he noted.
Poroye also expressed optimism that all pending litigations involving party members would be resolved amicably before the elections.
“There is nothing wrong with losing an election, just as there is nothing extraordinary about winning one. What matters most is how we manage victory and defeat,” he said.
He appealed to everyone to put the party above personal ambition, saying opportunities will always come to those who remain faithful and committed to the party.
