Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, one of the leading governorship aspirants in Ogun State, has called for unity among All Progressives Congress, APC, members ahead of the general elections in the state.
Citing the divided nature of the APC in the state and using the symbol of the party as a metaphor, Sarafa-Yusuf said only when the party was united that it could defeat the opposition and retain the state as a progressive state.
Emphasising the importance of party internal democracy, the former broadcaster urged party member to select candidates who were popular, conciliatory, without political and moral bagagge and who could work across party lines.
She cautioned against imposition of candidates during the imminent primaries.
Sarafa-Yusuf spoke at the declaration ceremony of another gubernatorial aspirant, Adekunle Akinlade in Abeokuta.
The Ogun State APC is currently divided into three factions: the Ibikunle Amosun faction, the Gbenga Daniel faction and the Chief Olusegun Osoba-led faction.
Close watchers believe that the fight for the soul of the party, which began in the build up to the 2019 general elections is still simmering beneath the surface and efforts by the reconciliation committee of the party led by the current national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, has done little to bridge the huge divide.
