The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has distanced himself from campaign posters circulating online, which suggest he is eyeing the Delta State governorship seat in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement on Monday, Keyamo’s Special Assistant on Political Matters, Voke Oshasha, dismissed the posters as “fake” and described them as an act of political blackmail orchestrated by individuals attempting to control Delta APC for personal interests.
“Nothing could be further from the truth. This is cheap blackmail by those who want to turn Delta APC into their personal estate,” Oshasha stated.
He emphasized that the minister’s focus, alongside other party leaders, is on fostering inclusivity within the APC, rather than allowing it to remain under the grip of a single political figure.
“Mr. Keyamo has a long history of fighting military dictatorships and injustice, alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of NADECO fame, and he has no reservations about resisting civilian dictatorship either,” the statement added.
Oshasha reiterated that Delta APC leaders have built a strong alliance to revitalize the party in the state, ensuring that no one is sidelined in the democratic process.
“For emphasis: no one is excluded or shut out. That is the simple message. Everyone must work collectively, rather than kneeling in someone’s village to form structures or beg for tickets. Democratic ideals must shine through in Delta APC,” he said.
Despite the minister’s denial, political analysts speculate that the posters may be an early move to gauge public sentiment ahead of the 2027 election. Some stakeholders interpret them as a potential challenge to former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, who is also believed to have gubernatorial ambitions.
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