One of the frontrunners for the governorship seat in Ogun State under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has reacted to the outcome of the APC State Caucus meeting on Monday.
Recall Theliberationnews reported the incumbent Senator representing Ogun West, Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola was announced as the consensus candidate of the party at the end of the caucus meeting.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and personally signed by him and addressed to members of his support groups, Isola said: “As a democrat deeply committed to the values of inclusiveness, consultation, and responsible leadership, I wish to assure you that I am actively engaging in broad and meaningful consultations with critical stakeholders and respected voices across our political and social landscape.
“These consultations are essential to ensuring that every decision taken is not only strategic but also reflective of the collective interest, aspirations, and stability of our people.
“I urge all members of the Sarafa Support Groups to remain calm, steadfast, and confident in the process. Leadership, at defining moments such as this, demands patience, clarity, and a firm commitment to the greater good.
“Upon the conclusion of these wide-ranging consultations, a comprehensive and well-considered position will be formally communicated.”
Read the full statement below:
Esteemed members of Sarafa Support Groups,
LEADERSHIP DEMANDS PATIENCE AND CLARITY
Warm greetings to all our esteemed supporters and stakeholders.
I am sure you are aware of the outcome of the APC State Caucus meeting recently held in Abeokuta.
As a democrat deeply committed to the values of inclusiveness, consultation, and responsible leadership, I wish to assure you that I am actively engaging in broad and meaningful consultations with critical stakeholders and respected voices across our political and social landscape.
These consultations are essential to ensuring that every decision taken is not only strategic but also reflective of the collective interest, aspirations, and stability of our people.
I urge all members of the Sarafa Support Groups to remain calm, steadfast, and confident in the process. Leadership, at defining moments such as this, demands patience, clarity, and a firm commitment to the greater good.
Upon the conclusion of these wide-ranging consultations, a comprehensive and well-considered position will be formally communicated.
Let us continue to uphold unity, peace, and constructive engagement as we navigate this important phase together.
Thank you for your unwavering support, trust, and belief in our shared vision.
Signed:
Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, OFR
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2021-2023)
