Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have formally petitioned the national leadership and the presidency, addressing the internal dynamics and challenges that influenced the party's performance in the recent gubernatorial election. 

Represented by the Osun APC Stakeholders Forum, the party members expressed a collective desire to rebuild unity and strengthen the state chapter ahead of future electoral cycles.

Key Grievances Raised

• Leadership and Appointments: Stakeholders expressed concern over unilateral decision-making in candidate selections and federal appointments, noting that a more inclusive approach involving party elders and grassroots members is essential.

• Base Alienation: The petition emphasized that a lack of broad consultation across various senatorial districts created friction and weakened engagement with the party's foundational support network.

Recommendations for Party Recovery

To restore cohesion and position the chapter for future success, the stakeholders put forward several strategic recommendations:

• Independent Review: Requested an objective evaluation of the state chapter's leadership framework and candidate-nomination procedures.

• Inclusive Reconciliation: Advocated for a structured reconciliation summit involving all party factions, elders, and stakeholders under the guidance of the National Working Committee.

• Balanced Representation: Urged for equitable distribution in future appointments and candidacies to ensure diverse representation across all districts.

• Reorganized Congress: Suggested organizing a state congress to establish a broadly representative executive leadership team.

What specific steps do you think are most important for political parties to take when trying to rebuild internal unity after a major election?