Stop Blaming Tinubu for Your Woes, Look Inwards to Solve Your Opposition Problems, Counsels APC Chieftain, Oyintiloye

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised opposition parties in the country to look inward and address their internal challenges rather than blaming President Bola Tinubu for their woes.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, made this statement in a press release made available to journalists on Sunday.

According to Oyintiloye, the recent wave of defections from opposition parties, especially the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to the APC is a result of ideological persuasion and not coercion.

He noted that many defectors have claimed to have been sidelined, undermined, and unfairly treated by their former parties, leaving them with no option but to switch to a party with a transformation agenda.

Oyintiloye predicted that more defections would occur in the coming days, stating that the APC’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” under President Tinubu’s leadership has shown encouraging signs of being capable of transforming the country.

He emphasized that the president’s commitment to prioritizing national development and creating a more viable platform has been winning members over to the APC fold.

The APC chieftain dismissed insinuations that the wave of defections could lead to a one-party system in the country, pointing out that there are still over 60 registered political parties in Nigeria. Instead, he advised opposition parties to develop a robust strategy to check the trend by allowing dissent, transparent primaries, and all-inclusive decision-making within their party structure.

To consolidate the gains, Oyintiloye emphasized the need for the APC to strengthen internal democracy within its fold to protect current members and manage the defectors. He warned that the incoming opposition members should not displace loyal APC faithful who have labored to build the party over the years.

The recent wave of defections from opposition parties to the APC has sparked a national debate about the state of politics in Nigeria. While some have hailed the defections as a sign of the APC’s growing popularity, others have raised concerns about the potential implications for the country’s democratic system.