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By Chinelo Obogo
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has called for unity among party members to rescue the state from what he described as maladministration of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Oyebamiji made the call at the weekend during a reception held in honor of five federal lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, alongside their supporters.
The event, which also served as an endorsement platform for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, witnessed a large turnout of party faithful.
The defecting lawmakers are Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East Senatorial District), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central Senatorial District), Hon. Wole Oke (Ijesa North Federal Constituency), Hon. Omirin Olusanya (Ijesa North Federal Constituency), and Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Federal Constituency).
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Addressing the crowd, Oyebamiji expressed confidence that the influx of new members would strengthen the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the 2026 governorship election and the 2027 general elections.
“My joy knows no bounds as we begin the countdown to the emergence of a truly people-oriented government in Osun, one that will represent the people and deliver equitable development across the length and breadth of our dear state,” he said.
The candidate commended the lawmakers for what he described as a courageous and timely decision, noting that their move demonstrated a commitment to the collective good of the people.
“At a time when Osun is drifting dangerously toward economic uncertainty, administrative decline and persistent inefficiency, it has become imperative for well-meaning politicians and stakeholders to rise above partisan divides and unite under a common purpose to rescue and rebuild our state,” Oyebamiji stated.
He said that the mission ahead transcends personal ambition and is focused on safeguarding the future of coming generations while restoring responsible governance.
Oyebamiji assured the defectors of inclusiveness within the party, saying, “The APC in Osun is one big family. No one will be excluded from the decision-making process; every voice will count and every contribution will be valued. Together, in unity and mutual respect, we shall secure victory and restore Osun to its rightful place as a beacon of good governance and sustainable development.”
Speaking on behalf of the defecting lawmakers, Senator Fadahunsi pledged their commitment to mobilizing support for the APC.
“We are proud to join the Progressives. By August 8, 2026, we will work tirelessly to ensure the election of Oyebamiji as governor, and in February 2027, the re-election of President Tinubu,” he said.
