Am committed to unity of APC in Osun – Senate spokesperson

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru has declared his commitment to the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State.

The senator representing Osun Central senatorial district and a stalwart of the APC in the state debunked as rumour his alleged role in factionalizing the party in the state.

Basiru categorically stated that there is no faction of the party as Osun APC is one body, hence it is unimaginable for anyone to accuse him of supporting a faction against the other.

In a statement, he personally signed on Thursday titled ‘I’m for the unity of Osun APC’, the lawmaker said “my attention has been drawn severally to a post by one irresponsible anti-party element falsely claiming I made disparaging remarks about my Leader, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in favour of another Leader of mine, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola.

“I have also read some other disparaging comments against me from elements committed apparently to draw me to the mindless attempt at factionalization of our great party.

“I say here unequivocally that Baba Bisi Akande, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, and Governor Gboyega Oyetola are my leaders and I do not have a problem with any of them in regards to my relationship with them personally and politically.

“It is preposterous that some people think that fomenting trouble is the way up politically.

“I am committed to the unity and cohesiveness of our party, the success of our state administration under Governor Gboyega Oyetola, and the success of my representation of Osun Central Senatorial District”.