Member of the House of Representatives for Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency, Wole Oke, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State would have been long dead but for former Governor Gboyega Oyetola who is currently the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
Already, two rival camps belonging to APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru and its former scribe and ex-Deputy Governor Iyiola Omisore are not happy with Oke’s claim.
The national legislator, who is also the Director-General of the APC 2026 Governorship Campaign, had in his official Facebook page said the APC has survived in Osun State because of Oyetola despite that he lost the State to Governor Ademola Adeleke in 2022.
Oke wrote: “HE Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola may not be a perfect man. However, he gave so many politicians in Osun and beyond political relevance. He gave some of our leaders survival lines. He gave a lot of our brothers and sisters political appointments. Without him, the APC would have been dead in Osun State.”
Oke’s statement comes hours after Basiru scolded him for belittling and denigrating civil servants in the state.
The statement by the Reps member has attracted criticisms from the camps of Omisore and Basiru who accused him of crediting APC’s existence in Osun State solely to Oyetola and sidelining other leaders.
Some also believe that whilst members of the APC in the State have benefited from Oyetola, the people of the State have been neglected.
A Facebook user, Lawal Omoyemi, replied to Oke’s post saying, “Everything Oyetola is doing seems geared toward pleasing the Osun APC, while the interests and welfare of the good people of Osun State are being sacrificed.”
Oluwole Ojo asked: “How many people have you been able to influence jobs for through HE Gboyega Oyetola in his ministry? How many youths have you empowered since 2023 without being your political slave? The upcoming revolution will retire you in the 2027 General Elections.”
Olawole Oluwakayode wrote: “This game you’re playing will expire soon, I can assure you, brother Wole. Go and ask Senator Iyiola Omisore and get wisdom. By the time they’re done using you, you will be on your own.”
Abiodun Baruwa said, “The real question is: what did the ordinary people of Osun gain? Many citizens still remember the era of hardship, modest salaries, and economic struggles. In 2026, the voters will judge based on their experiences and current realities, not political endorsements.”
