Osun Central Senator, Olubiyi Fadeyi, has said that his re-election bid has received the backing of former APC national chairman, Bisi Akande.
He made this known after photographs of his meeting with Akande went viral, showing him presenting his expression of interest and nomination forms to the former Osun governor.
Fadeyi, who currently chairs the Senate Committee on Environment, said he visited Akande to brief him on his second-term ambition and consultations across the senatorial district.
“I went to brief him about my consultation across the 10 local governments (in the Central Senatorial District) regarding my ambition for second term. I informed him about huge support and acceptance of my candidacy by the elders, party leaders, Senatorial leaders, party chairmen, Youth Leaders and Women Leaders.
“Also endorsement came from Federal constituencies. Baba (Akande) was happy about this and gave me his blessings and full support.
“Baba (Akande) also acknowledged the good works have been doing in the last three years which he said was highly commendable. He stressed that l should keep working for the interest of our great party. He prayed for me and wish me success ahead of our elections,” Fadeyi said.
The senator, who was elected in 2023 under the PDP before defecting to the APC with other lawmakers, noted that Akande also commended his performance in office and encouraged him to continue working for the party.
