Osun Polls: President Buhari Absent As Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Sanwo Olu, Others Storm APC Mega Rally
- The ruling party, APC has kicked off its mega rally in preparation for the 2022 Osun gubernatorial polls
- The rally is being attended by the high and mighty in the political space of the APC.
- Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo leads the pack alongside APC flag bearer, Bola Tinubu and 21 APC governors
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Osun, Osogbo - The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has commenced its mega rally in a build-up to the Saturday, July 16 gubernatorial election in Osun state.
The rally which is ongoing at the Osogbo Township Stadium witnessed the presence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and some other APC governors.
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A video spotted by Legit.ng on social media via the official Twitter handle of the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos state governor, Gboyega Akosile saw the arrival of APC presidential Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the campaign venue.
Tinubu was seen in a coaster waving to thousands of supporters who were singing and chanting his praise at the campaign ground.
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As reported by the Daily Trust newspaper, a prior statement by the Grand Rally Reception Planning Committee, issued by Funke Egbemode revealed that the rally will host APC’s top members including the Vice President.
However, the content of the statement did not mention the attendance of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The statement reads in part:
“Leaders and chieftains of the APC, including the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, members of the central working committee, national campaign council, APC governors and other national and regional structures of the party are expected at the rally in support of Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the party’s candidate in the Osun governorship election.
“We trust that members of the APC will show the formidable strength and decorum the party is known for, even as we implore all residents and citizens of Osun to come out en-masse and in public acclamation of their overwhelming support for the APC candidate.”
The ruling party APC will be looking to secure the most prestigious political seat in Osun state with the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola as the flag bearer of the party.
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