Osun

2026: Ex-Osun Finance Commissioner, Oyebamiji Declares Governorship Bid

BySodiq Yusuf

PublishedMay 27, 2025

The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has declared his ambition to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

Oyebamiji, a loyalist of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, launched his governorship bid during a visit to the APC state secretariat in Osogbo, on Tuesday.

The former Commissioner for Finance attributed the decision to govern the state to his profound commitment to serve humanity.

He also advocated an issue-based campaign before, during and after the gubernatorial election.

Oyebamiji said, “I am here today to honour the structure of the party and to inform the leadership of the party my intention to become the next governor of Osun State in 2026.

“This visit is important because this is the leadership of our party, therefore to start any official advocacy or campaign, we have to come here to have their blessings and to communicate my intention.

“Yes, I am from the West Senatorial District and for equity, justice and fairness, we are appealing to our leaders to look into the West Senatorial District. However, be it West, Central or East, Bola Oyebamiji is competent to become the next Osun State Governor.

“I have been in the government for almost 15 years and I have worked with the highest leadership of the party. For over 20 years, I worked in the structured private sector, attaining senior management position. I have what it takes to run a good government if I am given the opportunity,” he said.

Sodiq Yusuf

Sodiq Yusuf is a trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.