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  • Oyebamiji’s posters, billboards flood Osun

    Oyebamiji’s posters, billboards flood Osun

    Posters and billboards of the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), have flooded strategic places across the state.

    The standard-bearer urged the residents to await people-oriented government from August 8.

    Oyebamiji, whose posters and billboards dotted Osogbo, the capital, Ikire, Ede, Gbongan, Iragbiji, Ikirun and other places, speaking with reporters yesterday, rejoiced with the people on the occasion of New Year celebration.

    He extolled the high sense of resilience and patriotism exhibited by the citizens since the creation of Osun State.

    He told them to await masses-focused and people-centred progressive government this year.

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    “As we all walk into the year of manifestation, let’s continue to champion the virtues of love, unity, sacrifice, resilience and peaceful coexistence that define us as a people and as a state. Let’s demonstrate high sense of ‘Omoluabi’ as we approach election period. Let’s scale up our support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he continues to stimulate our economy and build a virile nation where everyone triumphs.

    “As the candidate of APC, I am ever ready to lead our party and our people to victory on August 8. My pact is to build a state, when elected governor, where every sector works for the benefit of all, regardless of our political, cultural and religious affiliations. Let’s rekindle our hope and set our state on the path of sustainable growth and development.’’

  • 2026: Oyebamiji’s posters, billboards flood Osun major towns

    2026: Oyebamiji’s posters, billboards flood Osun major towns

    • …as APC candidate urges residents to await progressive govt

    Posters and billboards of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), have appeared across strategic locations statewide, signaling his growing visibility ahead of the August 8, 2026 election.

    Speaking with newsmen on Thursday, Oyebamiji, whose campaign materials have prominently covered Osogbo, Ikire, Ede, Gbongan, Iragbiji, Ikirun, and other towns, congratulated the people on the New Year celebrations.

    He praised the resilience and patriotism consistently demonstrated by Osun residents since the state’s creation, assuring them of a people-focused, progressive government to be ushered in 2026.

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    “As we all walk into the year of manifestation, let’s continue to champion the virtues of love, unity, sacrifice, resilience and peaceful coexistence that define us as a people and as a state. Let’s demonstrate high sense of Omoluabi as we approach election period. Let’s scale up our support for the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he continues to stimulate our economy and build a virile nation where everyone triumphs.

    “As the candidate of the Nigeria’s ruling party – the All Progressives Congress, APC, I am ever ready to lead our party and our people to victory come August 8th, 2026. My pact is to build a state, when elected governor, where every sector works for the benefit of all, regardless of our political, cultural and religious affiliations. Let’s rekindle our hope and set our state to the paths of sustainable growth and development.

    Also, Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Remi Omowaiye, disclosed that, “AMBO’s posters and billboards are across the state and I am using the opportunity to urge the ruling party to caution their errand boys who may want to damage them.”

  • Osun 2026: My victory is divinely guaranteed – Oyebamiji

    Osun 2026: My victory is divinely guaranteed – Oyebamiji

    • Says his rivals are weak

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) has said his victory is divinely guaranteed with the support of the people of Osun State.

    He declared that his co-contenders are weak, hence, he will win the gubernatorial seat of Osun State on August 8th, 2026.

    Oyebamiji, at the annual prayer programme organised by the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Ikire, on Saturday, said he was ready to put Osun on the right track when he assumes office.

    “The incumbent government of Osun State has failed the state in all sectors in the last three years. Osun is backward in education, our Primary Healthcare system is down, nothing is happening in agriculture, infrastructure is poor, and a lot of promises are failing.

    “I have said this several times that Bola Oyebamiji doesn’t have a competitor; I am going to win that governorship election come 2026. We believe strongly that by the special grace of God.”

    Speaking about the programme, he described the gathering as symbolic in view of the forthcoming election, stressing the importance of praying and believing in the oneness of God.

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    Also, his wife, Sekinah Bola-Oyebamiji, noted that Osun State requires a leader who can govern with conscience and sensitivity.

    She said: “For more than 10 years that we have been doing this programme, 2025 witnessed a significant increase in attendance, no fewer than 6,000 residents attended.”

    Earlier, the Chief Imam of Ansar-Ud-Deen, Ikire branch, Badmus Adekunle, noted that the endorsement of Oyebamiji’s candidature by the leadership of the APC as its flag-bearer for the forthcoming Osun governorship election was a clear testimony to his sterling leadership qualities, unwavering loyalty to the party, proven competence in public service, and the immense goodwill he enjoys across the state.

  • Akande, Oyetola: Oyebamiji will win

    Akande, Oyetola: Oyebamiji will win

    The pioneer National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have expressed confidence in the party’s victory, declaring that its 2026 Osun State governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), will emerge victorious.

    The leaders of the party have reaffirmed their commitment to return APC to government in Osun State next year and directed that groups and slogans of governorship aspirants should be collapsed into the party’s unified structure.

    The party leaders gave the directive at a stakeholders’ meeting at the home of former Osun State Governor, Chief Akande, in Ila-Orangun.

    Akande acknowledged the spirit of unity and oneness that defined the party’s organs, which culminated in the seamless and rancour-free governorship primary election of the party.

    He expressed confidence in the party’s chances to unseat the incumbent government and return APC to power in 2026.

    Akande hailed the national and state leadership of the party for their commitment and efforts in building a virile and formidable party, saying APC had demonstrated its readiness, capacity and wherewithal to administer the affairs of Osun State.

    He said: ‘’Sequel to the successful primary election and emergence of the party’s standard-bearer, it is incumbent on all groups to identify with the party’s name as their slogan, instead of the slogans of the governorship aspirants and that of the party’s candidate.’’

    Oyetola extolled the party’s leadership at the state and national levels, commending the governorship aspirants for their sportsmanship.

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    He enjoined members to work, to ensure the victory of APC, noting: “It is more beneficial for the APC to be in government.”

    Oyetola called on the local government executives to be up and doing in education, health, agriculture, infrastructure and environmental affairs.

    Osun APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, implored the governorship aspirants to inform their supporters to work for Oyebamiji, in line with the party’s consensus agreement.

    The Chairman, Osun APC Elders’ Forum, Sola Akinwumi, an engineer, advocated collective efforts to lead the party to victory on August 8, 2026.

    APC chieftain, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the party for their commitment to lead the party to victory.

    APC governorship aspirant, Senator Babajide Omoworare, the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, former Osun State House of Assembly Speaker Adejare Bello and ex- member, House of Representatives, Ajibola Famurewa, called for an all-inclusive campaign to lead the party to victory.

    Oyebamiji praised the governorship aspirants for their support.

    He promised the inclusiveness of all and sundry to return APC to government in Osun State.

  • Osun 2026: Akande, Oyetola boast of Oyebamiji’s victory as APC collapses groups into party structure 

    Osun 2026: Akande, Oyetola boast of Oyebamiji’s victory as APC collapses groups into party structure 

    The pioneer interim national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have expressed confidence in the party’s victory, declaring that its 2026 Osun state guber candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji(AMBO), will emerge victorious. 

    This is just as the leadersof the party reaffirmed their commitments to return APC to government next year and directed that all groups and slogans of gubernatorial aspirants within the party should collapse into the party’s unified structure. 

    The party’s leader gave the directives at the stakeholders’ meeting, held at the residence of the party’s national leader and former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, in Ila-Orangun. 

    Speaking at the stakeholders’ meeting, Chief Akande acknowledged the spirit of unity and oneness that defined the party’s organs which culminated into the seamless and rancour-free governorship primary of the party held few days ago.

    Akande expressed confidence in the party’s chances to unseat the incumbent government and return the progressive party to the government come 2026.

    He commended the national and state leaderships of the party for their unwavering commitment and relentless efforts in building a virile and formidable bulwark saying the party has demonstrated clearly its readiness, capacity and wherewithal to administer the affairs of the state.

    According to him, sequel to the successful primary and emergence of the party’s flag bearer, it is incumbent on all the groups to identify with the party’s name as their slogan instead of the slogans of the various governorship aspirants and that of the party’s candidate.

    In his remarks, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, extolled the party’s leaderships both at the state and national levels just as he commended all the governorship aspirants for their unprecedented sportsmanship spirit.

    He enjoined all and sundry to work assiduously in order to ensure the victory of the party saying: “it is more beneficial for the APC to be in government.”

    Oyetola who is the former Osun State Governor called on the Local Government Executives to be up and doing in the areas of education, health, agriculture, infrastructure and environmental affairs.

    In his short remarks, Osun APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, implored all the governorship aspirants to go home and inform their supporters that they should all work for Oyebamiji as the candidate of the party in line with the party’s consensus agreement.

    Also, the Chairman, Osun APC Elders’ Forum, Engr. Sola Akinwumi advocated collective efforts to lead the party to victory come August 8th, 2026.

    “APC is the vehicle through which Oyebamiji would be voted into the office through the August 8th, 2026 governorship election.

    “The campaign committee will be all inclusive and all the aspirants should give unconditional support for Oyebamiji to ensure his victory”, Akinwumi said.

    Also, the APC chieftain, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the party for their unwavering commitment to lead the party to victory.

    He urged the party leaders to see the next gubernatorial election as a collective project.

    In their separate remarks, APC governorship aspirant, Senator Babajide Omoworare, the Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, former Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Ambassador Adejare Bello and former member, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa called for all inclusive campaign to lead the party to victory.

    In Omoworare’s words: “We have accepted the choice of the party and the rest is for all to work for the party. Let the campaign committee be all inclusive. I am in support of the choice of the party and Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji is the candidate. We shall work assiduously and win. I am 100 per cent party man”, Omoworare reaffirmed.

    “Let me inform you that Senator Iyiola Omisore wanted to be here in person but was attending to a domestic engagement outside the country, and as a party man, he has accepted the choice of the party. The campaign activities will be all inclusive”, Famurewa stated.

    In his remarks, the APC gubernatorial candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji lauded all the governorship aspirants for their unflinching support all along.

    Oyebamiji promised all inclusiveness of all and sundry in the campaign efforts to return to the government.

    He used the occasion to dispell the insinuation of appointments sharing stating and assuring that it is the responsibility of the party to do so when the time ripes.

  • FHA director scores Osun education sector low, says Oyebamiji will overhaul system 

    FHA director scores Osun education sector low, says Oyebamiji will overhaul system 

    • …3,000 kids benefit Oyetola’s Christmas gifts 

    The Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Remi Omowaiye, has rated Osun State’s education sector poorly, saying years of neglect have left the system in a state of decline.

    Omowaiye expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), would comprehensively reform and revitalise the sector if elected.

    The former Commissioner for Works made the remarks while speaking at the 6th edition of the Christmas Grotto, tagged Ilerioluwa/AMBO Santa Show, held on Tuesday at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office.

    He lamented that his interactions with many children at the event revealed worrying gaps in learning, which he attributed to what he described as the poor state of education under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

    According to Omowaiye, the responses from the children underscored the extent to which the education sector has been weakened over the past three years, stressing the need for urgent intervention and effective leadership to restore standards across the state.

    He said, “While I was interacting with the children from public schools, simple questions they don’t know, it is quite unfortunate, during the government of Adegboyega Oyetola, he employed 1,500 teachers but were sacked by Adeleke’s administration. 

    “Three years after, he is yet to recruit replacements. But I am sure that when Oyebamiji emerge as the governor, he will overhaul the system for the good of all.” 

    Speaking about the programme, he said “the grotto was held in four locations with 3,000 children to benefit. This is to put smile on the faces of our children.”

    Also, Osun State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Chief Sunday Akere, lauded the initiative, adding that “this will further help us to deliver a million vote for our gubernatorial candidate and subsequently deliver 1.5million votes for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.”

  • Osun 2026: Oyebamiji’s candidacy makes victory easier, says forum

    Osun 2026: Oyebamiji’s candidacy makes victory easier, says forum

    Ahead of 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders’ Forum in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has called for unity among party members for the victory of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO).

    A statement signed by co-conveners of the forum, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye and Tunji Adesokun, yesterday in Osogbo, noted if members of the party can come together, victory is certain.

    They described Oyebamiji as a loyal, committed and highly experienced politician, saying his victory in the election must be pursued with unity of purpose.

    The group appealed to leaders of the party at the state and national levels to work hard and unite all interests and opinions within the party for success to be achieved.

    “We are approaching a major election, and we must ensure we go to the polls as a united and cohesive group. The choice of Oyebamiji as the party’s candidate has made the task easier, but our leaders at the state and national levels must still work hard and prevent internal sabotage.

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    “We, members of the forum, are in full alignment with the choice of Oyebamiji as our standard-bearer, and we will mobilise for his victory across the grassroots,” the statement said.

    The forum restated agreement earlier reached by leaders of APC in the local government that every member should jettison allegiance to other aspirants, once the party produces a candidate, irrespective of the constitutional mode of choice.

    Commending the leaders of the party for ensuring a peaceful primary election in the state, the forum urged them to bring aggrieved members together for the success of the party.

    It declared that from all indications, the electorate are yearning for the return of APC in the state, but “members of the party must shun divisive tendencies.”

  • Osun 2026: Oyebamiji denies endorsing fellow contender

    Osun 2026: Oyebamiji denies endorsing fellow contender

    • …says ‘my aspirations for victory’

    The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), on Sunday denied endorsing his co-contender for guber seat.

    Oyebamiji, reacting to a video circulating on social media, berated the purveyors of the claim, describing them as failed and rejected politicians.

    The APC gubernatorial candidate, through his campaign movement spokesperson, Adebayo Adedeji, in a statement on Sunday, said, “We use this medium to debunk a video in circulation, which falsely depicts that Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) endorses a particular candidate for the 2026 election.

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    “This development represents the height of desperation by the rejected politicians to retain power, even as their popularity has waned and public goodwill has diminished considerably.”

    He noted, “The video is fake. Therefore, we urge the general public, particularly the esteemed and teeming supporters of AMBO and the All Progressives Congress (APC), to note that the video was concocted to mislead the people and confuse them about their political choice ahead of the 2026 election.

    “Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) remains firmly in the race for the 2026 Osun State governorship election and, with the help of God Almighty and unwavering support of the good people of the state, he will emerge victorious and become the Governor of Osun State,” he concluded. 

  • APC candidate Oyebamiji, Adeleke trade words over Osun health sector

    APC candidate Oyebamiji, Adeleke trade words over Osun health sector

    The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), and Governor Ademola Adeleke have engaged in a war of words over the state of the health sector in the state.

    Oyebamiji had earlier promised a total overhaul of Osun’s health sector if elected governor, lamenting what he described as the moribund condition of health facilities across the state. He said the situation constitutes a major setback to development.

    However, Governor Adeleke dismissed the claims as baseless and a deliberate attempt at disinformation, insisting that Osun is ranked first in the South-West in the provision of primary healthcare. 

    He said his administration has renovated over 200 primary healthcare centres across the state.

    Adeleke further alleged that Oyebamiji, while serving under the previous APC administration, was part of a committee that mismanaged a $20 million World Bank grant meant for the renovation of primary healthcare centres.

    “Osun will not return to the days of insensitive leadership,” the governor said.

    Reacting, Oyebamiji, through his campaign movement coordinator, Adebayo Adedeji, insisted that the health sector has deteriorated since Adeleke assumed office.

    In a statement issued on Saturday, Adedeji said attacks on Oyebamiji would not change facts already in the public domain. 

    He cited a report by CheckMyPHC.org, which he said highlighted a critical workforce gap in Osun’s primary healthcare centres.

    According to the report, 73 per cent of primary healthcare centres in the state lack adequate staff to function effectively, with the majority having between zero and one personnel, while 44 per cent reportedly have no staff at all. This, he said, means nearly three out of every four PHCs in Osun State are severely understaffed.

    The report also noted that many PHCs lack access to clean water, functional toilets and basic hygiene supplies, making effective patient care difficult.

    Adedeji further recalled that during the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, under whom Oyebamiji served, over 300 of the state’s 600 primary healthcare centres were renovated. He accused the Adeleke administration of failing to build on that legacy.

    “Adeleke administration chose to play uncharitable politics with the health of the people, sacked health workers employed by the APC government, badmouthed the facilities, which representatives of the World Bank—the donor agency for the project—had endorsed as world-class.

    “The APC government’s contribution to health is eternally commendable. The records are there; therefore, no amount of name-calling can diminish such an outstanding achievement witnessed under the leadership of Oyetola.”

    He added, “About 9,000 health workers needed in Osun, yet the government has not recruited a single worker to replace those sacked out of jealousy and political vendetta.”

  • Osun 2026: Governance is a serious business, says APC candidate Oyebamiji

    Osun 2026: Governance is a serious business, says APC candidate Oyebamiji

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has declared that governance is a serious responsibility that must not be entrusted to mediocre leadership.

    Oyebamiji made the assertion shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the leadership of the APC at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.

    He said Osun State requires a competent and focused manager to effectively harness its vast human and material resources and deliver sustainable development to the people.

    According to the governorship candidate, the APC is determined to reclaim Osun State in the 2026 governorship election and also secure victory in the 2027 presidential election.

    “The business of governance is serious. Osun State is blessed with enormous human and material assets, and we need a serious manager to drive those assets. That serious manager is Bola Oyebamiji,” he said.

    “Now that I have the support of the leaders and members of the party to represent the APC at the polls, we will carry that mandate forward. Come 2026 and 2027, we will deliver Osun for the APC at both the governorship and presidential elections. We will win massively to return the progressives to the Bola Ige House in 2026 and renew the mandate of Mr President in 2027.”

    The former Osun State Commissioner for Finance described the issuance of his Certificate of Return as the beginning of a renewed journey to reposition the state on the path of progress, inclusive governance and accelerated development.

    He pledged to build on the legacies of past progressive administrations while opening new frontiers of prosperity across critical sectors of the state’s economy.

    “The journey ahead is clear. The task of reclaiming Osun is not just a campaign, but a calling. Today marks the beginning of a renewed march to restore our state to progress, inclusive governance and rapid development,” he said.

    “We are committed to building on the legacies of progressive leaders before us and charting new paths of prosperity in education, healthcare, job creation and security for all residents of Osun.”

    Oyebamiji called for unity within the APC, urging members and supporters to work together with discipline and purpose ahead of the polls.

    “Let this moment serve as a clarion call to every APC member and supporter. Our collective mission to return Osun to the path of progress has begun. With unity, discipline and passion, we will mobilise our people, earn the confidence of every community and write a new chapter of hope and transformation for Osun,” he said.

    The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) commended other aspirants for rallying behind him as the party’s consensus candidate, describing their support as a demonstration of confidence, faith and commitment to the APC’s ideals.

    He also expressed appreciation to party leaders, elders and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) for their support.

    Oyebamiji specifically thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Chief Adebisi Akande; national leaders of the party; members of the APC National Executive Council led by the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and leader of the APC in Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola; the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru; the APC State Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal; as well as party leaders and members at both the national and state levels for their unwavering backing.