Following a recent visit to President Bola Tinubu by the Adeleke family, there are credible reports that two governorship aspirants of the All Progressive Congress (APC) are already romancing former Governor Rauf Aregbesola
Insiders in both camps revealed that the overture to the former governor was a follow up to the anger against President Tinubu for hosting Governor Ademola Adeleke at his Bourdillon residence.
Operatives of both camps had earlier descended on the president after the visit, accusing him of betrayals and threatening the number one citizen with severe political consequences.
Sources within the two camps disclosed that the visit has foreclosed the likelihood of illegal deployment of federal agencies to rig the 2026 elections for the state APC, leading to thinking of new alignments ahead of the elections.
According to a source within the Oyebamiji camp, the reach out to the Aregbesola group is a strategic move to counter the entrenched political force of the Adelekes.
“ Our leaders are reaching out to Aregbesola. You just need to remember that Aregbesola was the original godfather of our Principal. Ambo has no personal issue with Aregbesola. So rapprochement is a path being pursued”, the source said.
He was however silent on whether Oyebamiji obtained permission from Blue Marine Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola to enter a new relationship with Aregbesola.
For the camp of Ajibola Bashiru, reports indicated that the APC National Secretary has been secretly sending emissaries to Ogbeni Aregbesola to forgive and forget his past misdeeds and support his bid for the governorship.
“We are in touch with Aregbesola. There is no doubt about that. Both Bashiru and Ogbeni are back in a political relationship. This is politics. No permanent enemy of friend”, a close ally of Bashiru declared.
Meanwhile, the two camps have accused each other of reaching out to Aregbesola, charging each other with allegations of betrayal.
While the Oyebamiji camp alleged that Bashiru has sealed a deal with Ogbeni, the Bashiru group leveled the same allegation against the Ambo group.
The reports of romance of the aspirants with Aregbesola is reported to have reached the Presidency, leading to reported deepening anger against major APC leaders in Osun.
The fresh reports came amidst recent open attacks against Mr President by known APC leaders in Osun state. The issue of social media attacks against Mr. President is reportedly under investigation at the topmost level.
