The Oyo State chapter of the City Boy Movement has warned political groups claiming allegiance to the All Progressives Congress against promoting opposition candidates, saying party loyalty should not depend on personal interests.
The state Director of the movement, Hon. Olufemi Onireti, gave the warning in a statement on Monday, declaring the group’s support for the APC and all its candidates.
Onireti said the movement would not support some candidates of the party while backing others from rival political parties.
“We are unequivocally loyal to the APC and all its candidates. Our loyalty is not selective, and we will not support one candidate while abandoning another,” he said.
He expressed concern over the activities of groups that identify with the APC but openly campaign for candidates of other political parties.
According to him, such conduct raises questions about their commitment to the party, particularly when political interests are placed above party loyalty.
“You cannot claim to be committed to the APC while simultaneously promoting candidates of other political parties based on personal interests or political calculations,” Onireti said.
He stressed that the movement would not associate with any arrangement that undermined the APC or promoted rival candidates under the guise of supporting the ruling party.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Oyo City Boy Movement stands firmly with the APC and all its candidates. We will not be part of any arrangement that undermines the party’s interests,” he added.
Onireti also expressed appreciation to members and supporters who attended the movement’s inaugural event held last week.
He particularly thanked the Oyo State APC Chairman, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, and the state Women Leader, Dr Mrs Felicia Adekemi Opatunde, for attending the event and supporting the movement.
He also commended the executives and members across the state’s zones for their contributions to the success of the inauguration.
The director urged APC stakeholders and affiliated groups to demonstrate consistency in their political allegiance, calling for greater discipline and unity within the party.
He said members should be able to distinguish groups genuinely committed to the APC from those whose political activities suggest otherwise.
