Osun 2026: Derogatory Remarks Against Civil Servants Not APC Position – Basiru

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ajibola Basiru, has distanced the party from individuals making derogatory remarks about civil servants in Osun.

Basiru, who spoke while meeting with former Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) officials at his residence in Osogbo, said such comments neither reflect the party’s position nor its ideology.

He described civil servants as critical stakeholders in the political and developmental growth of the state, noting that they remain central to the party’s quest for victory in the Aug. 15 governorship election.

The APC scribe stressed that the party would never support statements capable of insulting or diminishing the dignity of civil servants.

“Those who go on radio to challenge workers over their numerical strength in Osun are not speaking for the APC.

“The party did not send them, and they do not represent our position in any way.

“Civil servants are enlightened people. They are respected in their communities, and people listen to them because they understand governance and leadership.

“I have enormous respect for them, and nobody has the authority to insult them in the name of our party,” he said.

Basiru appealed to civil servants not to direct their grievances against the APC over comments made by individuals acting independently.

“I urge our civil servants not to use their influence against the APC because of careless statements from some individuals.

“Those comments are personal opinions and not the official position of our party,” he said.

He also warned APC members and candidates against complacency ahead of the governorship election, stressing that victory would only come through hard work, unity, and reconciliation within the party.

“I do not believe in automatic victory. There is nothing like that in politics.

“We must work in every ward and polling unit, and we must reach out to those who are aggrieved,” he said.

Basiru urged all APC stakeholders to prioritise the victory of the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, advising National and State Assembly candidates to focus beyond personal ambitions and work towards success in the Aug. 15 poll.

“Let me state clearly: if we fail to secure victory for Oyebamiji on Aug. 15, Senate and House of Representatives tickets on the APC platform will be meaningless,” he said.

He concluded by calling for unity within the party, urging members to avoid internal conflicts and channel their efforts towards ensuring the APC’s return to power in Osun State.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)