- says “we are specialists in removing a sitting governor”
- Oyebamiji urges members to key into structure
By John Dike, Osogbo
As preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has announced members of its campaign committee across the three senatorial districts.
It unveiled a five-term member of the House of Representatives representing Ijesa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Oluwole Oke, as the Director General of the Osun 2026 Governorship Campaign Committee.
Also announced were former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adebayo Adeleke, as Director General for Osun Central Senatorial District; former governorship aspirant, Prince Dotun Babayemi, as DG for Osun West; and APC stalwart, Hon. Thomas Ogungbangbe, as DG for Osun East Senatorial District.
For the nine federal constituencies in the state, the party named key officials to coordinate campaign activities.
In Osogbo Federal Constituency, former Deputy Speaker Hon. Akintunde Adegboye was appointed Chairman, with Hon. Abayomi Oyedeji as Co-Chairman and former three-term lawmaker Hon. Kamil Oyedele as Secretary.
In Ifelodun Federal Constituency, former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Wale Afolabi, will serve as Chairman, alongside Alhaji Sule Aderemi (Co-Chairman), Hon. Moshood Adekunle Oluawo (Director of Mobilisation), and Hon. Adeniran Ibitoye (Secretary).
Other appointments include Dr. Adebisi Obawale (Chairman, Ila Federal Constituency), Ambassador Adejare Bello (Chairman, Ede Federal Constituency), Hon. Olasunkanmi Akinola Omotuntun (Chairman, Irewole), and Hon. Wale Ojo (Chairman, Ife Federal Constituency), among others.
Similarly, Hon. Femi Kujembola was named Chairman for Ijesa South, Hon. Nathaniel Agunbiade for Ijesa North, and Hon. Kamorudeen Alao for Iwo Federal Constituency.
Speaking after his appointment, Oke expressed appreciation to party leaders and members, assuring them of victory at the polls.
“After thanking God, I sincerely appreciate our leaders for finding me worthy. From this moment, we have issued Governor Ademola Adeleke a quit notice.
“What I see before us is victory. From now on, Governor Adeleke should start packing his luggage from Government House,” he declared.
He further boasted of the party’s electoral strength, stating:
“We are specialists in removing a sitting governor. We have done it before and we will do it again.”
Oyebamiji Calls for Unity, Mobilisation
In his remarks, the APC governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), urged party members to unite and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the August 15, 2026 poll.
“I give glory to Almighty God for this moment. Now that the campaign structure is in place, I appeal to all party members to key into it. By August 15, 2026, we will deliver victory for our party,” he said.
Fielding questions from journalists, the Osun Central Director General, Prince Adebayo Adeleke, expressed confidence in the party’s preparedness.
“I am elated to take on this responsibility. I want to assure the people of Osun that our campaign will be crime-free and crisis-free,” he said.
He, however, cautioned opposition parties against instigating violence, noting that security agencies would not tolerate any form of disruption during the campaign period.
Adeleke added that the calibre of members across the federal constituencies reflects the party’s readiness for victory.
“With the strength of our structure and the quality of our team, I am confident that Bola Oyebamiji will emerge as the next governor of Osun State by the grace of God,” he said.
