Senator Mudashiru Hussein, who represented Osun West District, has joined the 2026 governorship race in the All Progressives Congress (APC). He promised to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Hussein declared his interest yesterday at the Osun APC state secretariat in Osogbo, in the presence of thousands of his supporters across the state.
Addressing the party’s executives led by its chairman, he said he was the most experienced aspirant among the 13 contenders, having served in public offices.
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Hussein said: ‘’I’m the most experienced aspirant among the contenders in APC. We are all qualified, but I have served in more public offices compared to the others. I have served as a lawmaker in the House of Representatives for eight years, senator representing a district in Osun State for four years, acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG). I also served as Federal Commissioner for National Population Commission (NPC).
“I am from Ejigbo, which is a big community in Osun West. The current governor is from Ede. I defeated his elder brother in the past and I can do it again if I am given APC ticket in 2026.”
However, he expressed readiness to work for the party if he did not emerge as its standard-bearer, noting: ‘’The party’s interest supersedes my ambition.’’