Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, has called on former Governor Rauf Aregbesola to reconcile with President Bola Tinubu, advising him to “go, beg, prostrate, and make peace” with his former political ally.
Oke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this plea in a social media post on Sunday, emphasizing that if he were in Aregbesola’s position, he would prioritize mending his relationship with Tinubu.
This call for reconciliation comes amid rising political tensions in Osun State, following Aregbesola’s faction, the Omoluabi Progressives, announcing their departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The split is a result of unresolved disputes with the mainstream leadership of the party, fueled by Aregbesola’s long-standing rift with his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola, and reportedly strained ties with Tinubu.
“If I were in his shoes, I would go and beg, prostrate, and make peace with my principal, PBAT [President Bola Ahmed Tinubu],” Oke stated.
He also suggested that, had he been a member of the APC in Osun, he would work toward reconciling Aregbesola and Oyetola, stressing the futility of enduring political conflict.
“Assuming I were a member of the APC in Osun, I would ensure that Asiwaju Gboyega Oyetola and Ogbeni Aregbesola reconcile. As we know, ‘Ija o dola’ – fighting doesn’t bring wealth,” he added.
While acknowledging Aregbesola’s political influence in Osun, Oke encouraged the PDP to capitalize on the APC’s internal divisions, describing Aregbesola as a “bride” in the state’s political scene.
“The PDP must act fast, pay the necessary dowry, and bring this ‘bride’ into their fold. Ogbeni can still pull a minimum of 20,000 votes in the Ife/Ijesa Senatorial District. His influence in Ijesa North and Ijesa South is undeniable,” he remarked.
Oke concluded by affirming that Aregbesola will continue to play a significant role in Osun politics, predicting that his influence will extend beyond 2026.
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