In a strongly worded response, the Akinremi Legacy Forum has denounced the recent actions of a splinter group known as the Akinremi Think Tank—a faction of just eight individuals—accusing them of betraying the collective ideals of the late Hon. Musiliu Olaide Adewale Akinremi (JAGABAN).
In a press release dated Thursday, 31st July 2025, the breakaway group announced their withdrawal from the affairs of the Ibadan North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the upcoming bye-election scheduled for 16th August 2025. They cited grievances such as “disappointing dispositions,” “unprovoked hatred,” “outrageous labelling,” and “toxic environments” within the local APC structure.
We, the undersigned members of the Akinremi Legacy Forum, representing Wards 1 through 12 and beyond in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, feel compelled to correct the record and address the wider public and APC leadership at both local and state levels.
Following the untimely passing of our revered leader, Hon. Musiliu Olaide Adewale Akinremi JAGABAN, on 10th July 2024, the so-called Akinremi Think Tank began engaging in anti-party activities, including collusion with opposition members. These actions were swiftly reported to the relevant APC leadership bodies—including the Ibadan North Local Government Executive Council, the State Executive Council, and the Ibadan North APC Apex Leadership Forum. Despite multiple warnings from party loyalists, their disloyalty has persisted.
Credible reports indicate that this group has received financial incentives from various aspirants and opposition figures in exchange for promises of support in the upcoming election. Most recently, they attempted to pressure the wider Legacy Forum into opposing the official APC candidate. It has become abundantly clear that they are working in alignment with political elements close to the state governor and the opposition, with expectations of political appointments and material rewards in return for dismantling the Akinremi Legacy Forum from within.
Let it be known: the Akinremi Think Tank consists of only eight individuals with no significant electoral value. They do not represent us. Anyone who engages with them under the impression that they speak for the Akinremi Legacy Forum does so at their own risk. We have formally disowned them.
The Akinremi Legacy Forum remains united, unwavering, and fully committed to the success of Hon. Wale Olatunji Murphy, the duly endorsed APC candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election.
We hereby invite all members of the Akinremi Legacy Forum across Ibadan North to a solidarity meeting scheduled for Friday, 1st August 2025 at 3:00 PM at our usual meeting venue.
We also reaffirm our loyalty to the leadership of Alhaji (Pharm.) Olaide Abass and the entire Oyo State APC hierarchy, as well as to the Apex Leadership of the APC in Ibadan North. This election is not just political—it is a tribute to the enduring legacy of our beloved JAGABAN.
A vote for Murphy is a vote for Jagaban. Let’s uphold Akinremi’s legacy. Come out en masse to support Hon. Wale Olatunji Murphy.
Signed:
1. Dauda Atunlute – Public Relations Officer
2. Owolabi Adeniyi – Financial Secretary
3. Aliu Jubril Aroso – Youth Leader
4. Monsuru Inukan – Vice Chairman
5. Okeniyi Olumide – Welfare Secretary
6. Abideen Otiti – Auditor
7. Waheed Kolawole – Ex Officio II
8. Mrs. Olaide Salisu – Assistant Financial Secretary
9. Animasaun Wosila – Assistant Woman Leader
10. Mrs. Kadelu – Ex Officio III
11. Kola Omotade – Assistant Auditor
All signatories are executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibadan North Local Government, and official representatives of the Akinremi Legacy Forum, Ibadan North.