A number one governorship aspirant for the August 8, 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, on Monday debunked a publication’s declare that he’s courting former Governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for reconciliation to help his gubernatorial aspiration.
The Osogbo born grassroot political mobilizer additionally described as false, the report that he criticised President Bola Tinubu over the current go to of Governor Ademola Adeleke and his household to the president.
In response to the APC nationwide secretary, he has by no means made any feedback in regards to the mentioned go to, as he believes Governor Ademola Adeleke can see the president as he so wishes each on official and personal issues and he was not even aware about the discussions that happened in the course of the assembly, as such, he can’t air his opinions.
In response to Senator Ajibola Basiru Marketing campaign Organisation in a press release signed by its spokesperson, Prof. Sulieman Ajala, Dr. Basiru stays respectful and constant to President Tinubu and would by no means be a part of any plan to disrespect or denigrate the president.
“The Senator Ajibola Basiru Marketing campaign Organisation has strongly dissociated itself from a current publication by a web-based platform titled “Osun 2026: APC Disaster Deepens as Basiru, Oyebamiji allegedly court docket Aregbesola”.
“The organisation described the report as false and purely a figment of the author’s creativeness. The buildup to the Osun 2026 governorship election has given rise to many fabricated tales and baseless allegations aimed toward tarnishing the picture of Senator Dr. Ajibola Surajudeen Basiru, a number one aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The newest lies are the claims that he’s courting Aregbesola for reconciliation to help his gubernatorial aspiration and he criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the current go to of Governor Ademola Adeleke and his household to the President as reported by the web”
Senator Basiru firmly refuted this false declare, stating that first, the Osun APC will not be in any disaster in any way.
“It’s on document that Basiru by no means made any feedback in regards to the mentioned go to, as he believes Governor Ademola Adeleke can see the president as he so wishes each on official and personal issues and he was not even aware about the discussions that happened in the course of the assembly, as such, he can’t air his opinions.
“As a lawyer of respected integrity, he wouldn’t be part of the foray of speculations, political gossips, and innuendos which have enveloped the social media house by political toddlers.
The assertion additionally emphasised that no member of his marketing campaign organisation is related to such views, and the group operates with self-discipline, steering away from insults or disrespect in the direction of anybody particularly the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Moreover, Dr. Basiru strongly believes within the core ideas of the APC and acknowledges that energy comes solely from God and thru the steering of the get together’s management. He has maintained a loyal and respectful relationship with President Tinubu for over twenty years as a father and mentor. He’s a person of agency beliefs and unwavering dedication to the progressive trigger,
“Dr. Basiru would by no means interact in any act, together with making overtures, sending emissaries, or constructing an unholy alliance with Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who’s not a member of our get together, APC. Dr. Basiru has not been in private or political contact with Aregbesola since 2021.
“Basiru by no means did and won’t accomplish that as a matter of precept and conviction to any individual or group with political curiosity diametrically against that of President Bola Tinubu. He wouldn’t undermine the fame of the president as his contributions to strengthening the APC, each in Osun State and nationally, have earned him respect inside the get together construction, Ajala mentioned.
“I categorically and unequivocally debunk all these allegations of their entirety. They’re false, baseless, unfounded, and clearly a part of a coordinated smear marketing campaign,” it reads additional.
“In conclusion, Dr. Ajibola Basiru warns people spreading these malicious and seditious lies to desist instantly. Dr. Basiru stays centered on serving the get together and the folks, and he’ll proceed to uphold the values of loyalty, humility, and integrity.”
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