Ibikunle Amosun Asserts Leadership in Ogun APC Amid Factional Tensions

Ibikunle Amosun, a former Governor of Ogun State, has asserted his position as the next significant figure in the Ogun All Progressives Congress (APC) following Olusegun Osoba. Despite tensions with Governor Dapo Abiodun and the factional rift within the state, Amosun emphasized his leadership role within the party during a gathering to mark his 68th birthday at the Ak Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta.

Amosun's declaration comes amid his silence on the 2023 elections in Ogun State, where his party, the APC, faces opposition from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate, Biyi Otegbey. The frosty relationship between Amosun and Abiodun has led to a persistent power struggle, causing a divide within the party.

Amosun reiterated his commitment to the APC and positioned himself as a key leader in Ogun State politics.