The call followed waves of resignations that hit the APC in recent days, as more than five chieftains of the opposition resigned, including two former commissioners and two former lawmakers, among others.

An APC chieftain in Osun State insists recent defections won't hinder the party's victory in the August 15 governorship election, citing strong grassroots

Efforts for reconciliation seem elusive as the Omisore group remains adamant after it reported that demand for legislative tickets was not endorsed by the party's hierarchy.