By Patriotic Insights News Editorial Board

The unfolding drama within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is no longer an internal party affair it has become a matter of public concern. When a major political party begins to send conflicting signals at the threshold of an important governorship election, citizens are right to question its readiness, its cohesion, and its sincerity of purpose.

The recent advisory from the APC Elders’ Caucus, urging aspirants to be patient and refrain from rushing to obtain nomination forms, may appear harmless. But the context surrounding it suggests a deeper turbulence. At a time when structured guidance should be clear, aspirants are operating in a fog of mixed directives one that has now exposed the widening cracks within the party.

A Party Out of Rhythm

The political reality on the ground is unmistakable: Osun APC is talking in disjointed syllables. Senator Iyiola Omisore has already secured his nomination form, while others were suddenly told to “wait.” Such contradictions are not hallmarks of an organised party; they are indicators of scrambled coordination and parallel power structures.

At Patriotic Insights News, we maintain that political parties aspiring to govern must demonstrate internal order before asking citizens for trust. When a party cannot manage its own processes, its ability to manage a state becomes highly questionable.

Citizens Notice Disorder And They Remember

Osun residents are observant. They have seen transitions, crises, victories, and failures across administrations. They can easily spot when a political organisation is faltering. What they see today is a party at war with its own shadow elders saying one thing, aspirants doing another, and factions pushing separate agendas under the same party banner.

This is not just political noise; it affects public perception and voter confidence. Citizens deserve clarity, not chaos.

The Elders’ Directive: A Cure or a Cover-Up?

The elders’ call for restraint raises questions that demand answers:

Why did the advisory come after some aspirants had already taken decisive steps?

Why is there no harmonised timetable binding on all aspirants?

Why do party elders appear to be managing crises rather than preventing them?

The APC leadership cannot pretend to be in control while its actions reveal the opposite. What the public sees is not coordination—it is damage control.

Too Many Power Blocks, Too Little Unity

Osun APC’s internal rancour did not emerge overnight. It is the product of years of unresolved conflicts, overlapping loyalties, and high-stakes political ambitions. Instead of converging towards a shared purpose, the party appears pulled apart by competing forces.

Political diversity within a party can be healthy. But when diversity turns into fragmentation, the collective mission loses meaning. That is the point Osun APC is dangerously approaching.

What the Party Must Do—Now

If the party truly wishes to regain stability and present itself as a credible alternative in 2026, it must take decisive steps:

Establish an unambiguous timetable recognised by all aspirants

Enforce internal discipline

Ensure transparent screening and selection processes

Speak with one voice, not in conflicting factions

Prioritise the state above personal ambitions

The people of Osun are not spectators in this unfolding theatre they are the ones whose future hangs in the balance.

Conclusion

Patriotic Insights News believes that leadership begins with internal order. The current disarray in the Osun APC threatens not only its electoral prospects but also public confidence in its capacity to govern responsibly.

The elders’ caution is a reminder that something is wrong. But reminders are not enough. Osun deserves a party and leaders who place clarity, unity, and service above internal power games.

The clock is ticking. The APC must put its house in order before it asks Osun voters to trust it again.