Senator Adesoji Akanbi representing Oyo South Senatorial District, may dump the All Progressives Congress, APC, this week.
Oyo APC Publicity Secretary, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde, confirmed to PUNCH that Governor Abiola Ajimobi had purchased nomination forms to enable him to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat next year.
Ajimobi’s action had therefore set the stage for him to vie for the party’s ticket with Soji Akanbi, the current occupant of the seat.
When contacted, an aide to the Senator, Wole Ajayi, said it would be suicidal for Akanbi to compete with Ajimobi who already had the party structure in his custody.
He however said a modality was being worked out that would ensure that Akanbi returns to the Senate in 2019.
He said, “We did not make any comment on the issue because the coast was not clear. But today, we know where we are going since the governor has obtained the forms.
“We are not going to contest in the primary with the governor; that will be suicidal. We don’t have the party structure and the financial strength to contend with him.
“We are making consultations on the next move and by Sunday (today) or Monday, we will have an answer to some of the questions being asked by our supporters.
“We will surely make a statement soon. The truth is that Senator Akanbi will participate in the election. He will seek a return to the Senate. How that will manifest will be made known in a few days.”
