Amosun Denies Pressuring Aspirants to Step Down Ahead of 2027 Senate Race
Former Ogun State governor and two-term senator, Ibikunle Amosun, has denied reports suggesting he asked or pressured other aspirants to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial contest.
The clarification follows a stakeholders’ meeting of the Ogun Central Senatorial District held in Abeokuta last Thursday, where discussions reportedly focused on the possibility of adopting a consensus candidate.
According to some accounts from the meeting, Amosun allegedly mentioned that three aspirants had agreed to step down for him. The claim, however, sparked backlash, with the individuals reportedly denying any such agreement or discussion.
Responding in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, Amosun described the reports as a misrepresentation of what transpired at the meeting.
In the statement titled “Ogun Central APC Meeting: Setting the Record Straight – Amosun,” he maintained that it would be undemocratic and unacceptable for him to ask any aspirant to withdraw from the race.
He explained that the meeting, held on April 23, 2026, at the residence of Chief Olusegun Osoba, was convened amid speculations surrounding his possible candidacy.
Amosun noted that during the meeting, he only recalled that three aspirants had previously visited him to seek his support and had individually indicated their willingness to step down if he decided to run.
He emphasized, however, that at no point did he request or pressure anyone to withdraw from the contest.
The former governor also reiterated his commitment to democratic principles, stating that he would not participate in any primary election with a predetermined outcome.
He further urged the media to ensure accurate reporting by verifying information from multiple sources before publication.
