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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Former members of the Osun State House of Assembly and the National Assembly, elected under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have united to support Bola Oyebamiji as the party’s candidate for the upcoming elections and to advocate for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.
The decision was made during a meeting on Sunday in Osogbo, where over sixty former legislators came together to establish a formal structure and steering committee to coordinate their efforts ahead of the elections.
Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the APC, described the gathering as a strong display of unity within the party. He noted that the former legislators, who previously supported various aspirants, had united under a common goal.
“This meeting is to formally create a structure and steering committee to strategise for the victory of our party in the August 8, 2026, election for our candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and also to support our party’s success in the 2027 presidential election,” Ajibola stated.
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He emphasised the significance of having around sixty former legislators from different aspirants in attendance, highlighting their collective commitment to the party’s success. “When it’s August 8, we will know who is popular among their rudderless party,” he remarked.
Hon. Mojeed Alabi, a former Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, characterised the meeting as a pivotal moment for cohesion among the former legislators. He stressed the importance of functioning as a unified team on governance and leadership matters.
“We want to be recognised as a united forum that can speak with one voice on issues affecting the development of the state,” Alabi stated. “We resolved to be united and to articulate our views on governance and leadership in Osun so that our opinions will be relevant.”
He further expressed their commitment to supporting the APC and ensuring collaboration with all party leaders, including those whose aspirations may not have led to nomination. He explained that the group aims to address and amicably resolve all issues regarding candidate selection from the last gubernatorial primary elections to ensure victory for the party in the upcoming elections.
