A coalition of political stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers within the Accord Party in Osun State has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke against approving automatic tickets for incumbent federal lawmakers.

The group warned that such a move could create internal crisis within the party.

The stakeholders expressed their concerns in a statement issued in Osogbo and signed by Adekunle Gabriel on behalf of the coalition.

According to the group, while efforts to maintain political stability and cohesion within the party may be understandable, the long-term strength of any political structure depends on fairness, inclusiveness, and the confidence of party members and the electorate.

They warned that sidelining other aspirants who have invested time, resources, and grassroots mobilisation in the political process could generate discontent among party members and weaken political participation.

The coalition said history has shown that when the political field is perceived to be uneven, grassroots morale weakens and opposition forces gain unnecessary advantage.

It added that voters in Osun State are politically conscious and sensitive to issues of exclusion or preferential treatment, stressing that public goodwill must be sustained through fairness and transparency in political processes.

The stakeholders further noted that many aspirants across the state have already invested resources in consultations, mobilisation, and community engagement, warning that granting structural advantages to a few could create tensions capable of affecting the party’s stability.

They reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful and responsible political engagement in the state and urged the governor and party leaders to carefully consider the broader electoral and institutional implications of any decision that could limit open participation in the party’s processes.