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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Senator disowns false claims - The Nation Newspaper

Senator Ajibola Basiru Campaign Organisation has dissociated itself from a publication: “Osun 2026: APC Crisis Deepens as Basiru, Oyebamiji allegedly court Aregbesola”. The organisation described the report as false and a figment of the writer’s imagination. The buildup to Osun 2026 governorship election has given rise to many fabricated stories and baseless allegations aimed at tarnishing the image of Senator Basiru, a leading aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC). The most recent lies are claims that he is courting Aregbesola for reconciliation to support his aspiration and he criticised President Bola Tinubu on the visit of Governor Ademola Adeleke and his family him as reported by Daily Post.

Basiru refutes this claim, saying Osun APC is not in crisis, and he never made comments about the visit.

as he believes Governor Ademola Adeleke can see the president as he so desires both on official and private matters and he was not even privy to the discussions that took place during the meeting, as such, he can not air his opinions. As a lawyer of reputable integrity, he would not join the foray of speculations, political gossips, and innuendos that have enveloped the social media space by political toddlers.

According to a statement released by the campaign’s spokesperson, Prof. Sulieman Ajala, Dr. Basiru remains respectful and loyal to President Tinubu and would never be part of any plan to disrespect or denigrate the president.

The statement also emphasized that no...



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