{
  "id": 2805323,
  "title": "Plateau and Osun: A Tale of Two APCs and the Politics of Accommodation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/plateau-and-osun-a-tale-of-two-apcs-and-the-politics-of-accommodation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/plateau-and-osun-a-tale-of-two-apcs-and-the-politics-of-accommodation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two states, Plateau and Osun, showcased contrasting strategies within the All Progressives Congress (APC) that resulted in dramatically different outcomes. In Plateau, the APC embraced accommodation, while in Osun, resistance prevailed. The contrasting approaches led to vastly different political landscapes for each state.\n\nIn Plateau State, the APC establishment reluctantly accepted Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who had initially defeated the APC candidate in a contentious 2023 election. Despite initial resistance from some APC leaders, the national political calculation prevailed, and Mutfwang joined the party in January 2026. This decision proved crucial, as it allowed Mutfwang to leverage his position as Governor and contribute to unity, stability, and progress in Plateau. The Party expanded its tent, demonstrating the importance of building coalitions over preserving personal interests.\n\nConversely, in Osun State, the APC establishment staunchly resisted Governor Ademola Adeleke's move to join the party, despite his previous affiliation with the APC. Adeleke had initially switched from the APC to the PDP in 2022, defeating the incumbent APC governor. However, his recent return to the APC faced powerful opposition from the Osun APC establishment, who referred to him as a \"liability\" and refused to admit him. Adeleke eventually left the PDP and joined Accord, winning re-election with a significant margin in August 2026.\n\nThis stark contrast between Plateau and Osun highlights the importance of accommodation and coalition-building within political parties. While Plateau's decision allowed the APC to expand its influence and strengthen its governance, Osun's resistance backfired, costing them the re-election of Governor Adeleke. The scenario underscores that political parties' primary role is to aggregate diverse interests, rather than merely protect existing power structures.",
  "summary": "Politics is ultimately about addition. Parties win elections not merely by preserving the purity of their existing membership, but by building coalitions large enough to command a majority. This elementary principle of democratic politics has been illustrated rather dramatically by two states—Plateau and Osun—and the contrasting choices made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}