Tinubu’s reaction to Oyetola’s loss fake – APC chieftain

 APC leader: Tinubu's response to Oyetola's defeat was insincere

Bola Tinubu

Elton Onwu, a senior member of the All Progressive Congress, lambasted opponents on Monday for attributing Bola Tinubu's defeatist remarks following the results of the Osun State governorship election to the APC.

In the early hours of Sunday, a message went viral that cited Tinubu as saying he wouldn't dwell on his defeats but would instead rethink his strategy for the general elections of 2023.

I don't linger on my losses, the statement said. I analyze my errors, draw conclusions, and plan forward to increase my chances of winning the next conflict.

Onwu, a member of the 2019 APC Presidential Campaign Council, responded to the viral tweet by claiming authorship of the phrase.

He claims that the article was taken off his page by unidentified individuals, posted on various social networking sites, and then printed online by publications.

Onwu chastised social media users, including some APC members, for believing the story attributed to Tinubu when it was clear that the party had not yet taken a position on the election's conclusion.

"I uploaded it as a party man to give my own perspective and to inspire our throngs of fans who felt discouraged by the election's result, some of whom worried that the result was a sign of what awaits the party in the general elections next year," he said.

"As a crucial member of the party, I felt compelled to spread the message of encouragement to the people that losing one contest doesn't reveal your true strength; rather, it helps you recognize your weaknesses and how to strengthen yourself to prevent similar outcomes in the future.

The APC has a reputation for success. We cannot let one setback undermine our spirits. The message is this. The APC will demonstrate to the world how elections should be won democratically next year with Tinubu.