2026: APC To Affirm Oyebamiji As Candidate Today

The All Progressives Congress has stated that the party’s candidate for the 2026 Osun gubernatorial election will emerge through affirmation.

The Chairman of the 2026 Osun State governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, Governor Monday Okpebholo, disclosed this on Friday during a meeting with APC stakeholders in Osogbo.

He urged members to cooperate to ensure the exercise is conducted peacefully and without rancour.

The APC has scheduled its primary for Saturday, December 18, in Osogbo, the state capital.

The meeting was attended by disqualified aspirants, including former Osun State Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, former Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly Timothy Owoeye, and APC State Chairman Tajudeen Lawal, as well as the former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, who is the leading aspirant.

Oyebamiji and former Ifelodun State Constituency lawmaker Mulikat Abiola had earlier been cleared by the APC screening committee to contest the primary.

Seven other aspirants, including former APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore, were disqualified during screening at the party’s national headquarters.

Explaining the process to be adopted, Okpebholo said, “This gathering reflects our collective resolve, not only to strengthen internal democracy but to reclaim Osun State into the progressive fold and restore purposeful leadership.

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“The purpose of this meeting is to formally brief you on the arrival of the primary election committee in Osun State and to outline the modalities guiding Saturday’s exercise. Transparency is key, and we want every stakeholder to understand the process publicly.

“As you are aware, the mode of the primary will be by consensus. All 1,660 accredited delegates will converge at the designated venue to affirm the choice of our party’s candidate for the next gubernatorial election. Let me emphasise that no delegates will be allowed into the venue without proper accreditation. This is to ensure fairness and accountability throughout the process.”

He called on party stakeholders, leaders, aspirants, delegates, and members to fully support the committee and cooperate with officials managing the primary.

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.

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