The Osogbo community in Osun State has pledged to back the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 governorship election, provided the party’s ticket is zoned to the town.
The assurance was given to President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola, and APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru.
Represented by the Coalition of Osogbo Youth and Women Groups, the community argued that only the APC can meet their political aspirations, as other parties have decided to allocate the governorship ticket to the Osun West Senatorial District.
Speaking for the eight community groups, Barrister Abdulrahman Okunade, highlighted Osogbo’s electoral influence, noting that its two local government areas often determine the outcome of the gubernatorial race.
He added that recent voter registration figures show Osogbo and Olorunda combined have over 300,000 registered voters—about 15% of the state’s total, the highest from any single town.
Okunade further pointed out that despite Senator Basiru’s withdrawal, two Osogbo-origin aspirants—Kunle Adegoke, SAN, and Professor Rafiu Durodoye—have broad support across traditional institutions, youth groups, business circles, and civic organizations.
He urged the APC leadership to ensure the governorship candidate comes from Osogbo, emphasizing that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have already reserved their tickets for the West Senatorial District, while the APC is still screening its aspirants.
Echoing the sentiment, Mr. Olusola Abass said, “If the party agreed to our demand, the community would wholeheartedly support APC in 2026 and ensure its victory.”