The Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, has appealed to members of the party in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area to put aside their differences and unite behind the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the December 2026 local government election.
Odidiomo made the appeal during an enlarged meeting of APM leaders, ward executives, members and stakeholders held at his Adeoyo residence. The meeting was convened to reconcile aggrieved party members following the emergence of the party’s consensus candidate for the forthcoming council election.
Addressing the gathering, the two-term federal lawmaker urged members to place the collective interest of the party above individual ambitions, stressing that internal disagreements should not be allowed to weaken the growing strength of APM.
According to him, leadership comes with the responsibility of making difficult decisions.
“You gave me the mandate I am using presently and I remain accountable to every member of this party. I am with you all. My father taught me that once you become a leader, you must learn to take the blame. Whatever the outcome of the process of choosing our candidate, I was prepared to accept responsibility.”
Reflecting on his own political journey, Olajide noted that he understood the disappointment of members affected by the consensus arrangement.
“I was once a victim myself. When I aspired to become governor, I was instead offered the Senate ticket. I know how it feels. That is why I appeal to everyone to allow peace to reign. Let us all work for the interest of our party and support the choice that has emerged.”
The lawmaker disclosed that he had discussions with Seyi Makinde following the controversy surrounding the consensus process, expressing confidence that the governor’s decision was guided by the long-term interests of the party.
He described the forthcoming local government election as a crucial test for APM and urged members to remain united.
“The party is supreme in politics. This local government election is a litmus test for us in APM. Our responsibility now is to unite and deliver victory for our party.”
Olajide also warned party faithful against actions capable of creating divisions, saying political opponents were waiting to exploit any misunderstanding within the party.
Reaffirming his commitment to loyal party members, he assured them that none of those who had stood by him would be abandoned.
He further announced that the 1,085 party members who attended the meeting would benefit from an empowerment programme in the coming weeks, adding that their details had already been compiled.
“We have collected your data. None of you will be left out. I have made adequate provision for everyone who came here today because I value your commitment to our party.”
Earlier, the Political Head of Ibadan West LCDA, Adeniyi Tajudeen Adigun, popularly known as ATU, also appealed to aggrieved members to embrace reconciliation and work together to secure victory for the Allied Peoples’ Movement in the December 2026 local government election.
The meeting was attended by several party leaders and stakeholders, including Tajudeen Alesinloye, Hon. Taoheed Ayorinde, Alhaji Bukola Tirimisiyu, Pa Adebisi Adesina, Pastor Taiwo Tibonyin, Alhaji Tajudeen Adeladan, Alhaji Tesleem Olaide, Hon. Moruf Balogun (Murphy), Hon. Kunle Folarin (Baale), and other party faithful.
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