Akande: Osinbajo remains active in politics, loyal to APC

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande, stated on Sunday that his principal has neither left politics or the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking to reporters in Lagos, Akande denied rumors that Osinbajo was leaving politics, stating that the former vice president is still a staunch supporter of the APC.

“There is no reason to believe that he has left the APC or politics,” he stated.

He is still very much a part of the party, as far as I know. He will undoubtedly attend any APC caucus meeting if invited.

Rumors of Osinbajo’s retirement from active politics have been stoked by his absence from APC meetings, especially following his defeat by President Bola Tinubu in the 2022 party presidential primary.
His new work as Global Advisor for the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), which requires a great deal of international interaction, is cited by some as the reason for his political retreat, while others blame it on the consequences from the primary race.

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During his tenure, Akande was Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. He denied that his boss’ political activities were driven by personal or political concerns.

“Osinbajo never disclosed to me that he had left politics.” He continued, “I believe that people are just assuming things based on his current engagements.”

Osinbajo is still available to assist the APC and the country anytime needed, Akande assured Nigerians.