Prominent APC leaders in Oyo State, including former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin, Minister Adebayo Adelabu, and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, held a closed-door meeting to address internal party conflicts arising from the APC primaries.

The crisis stems from disputes over the selection of governorship candidates, with Adelabu, Buhari, and former deputy governor Raufu Olaniyan losing out to Sharafadeen Alli.

The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen the party's structure and ensure unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a key goal of supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.A reconciliation committee was established to resolve grievances, led by former senator Femi Lanlehin and Prof Taoreed Adedoja.Party members demanded transparency in the primaries, with protests ongoing at the state secretariat.The APC leadership emphasized the need for unity to position the party as a formidable force in the upcoming elections.

The meeting highlights the challenges of maintaining party cohesion amid internal disputes and the importance of addressing member concerns to prevent further fragmentation.