Okpebholo Hails Emergence Of Oyebamiji As Osun APC Guber Candidate

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the emergence of Bola Oyebamiji as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State.

Governor Okpebholo, who presided over the governorship primary election ahead of the 2026 polls on Saturday, described the exercise as a strong affirmation of party unity, internal democracy and shared commitment to progressive leadership.

The governor, who chaired the Osun State Primary Election Committee, spoke at Eboluwa International School, Osogbo, where party leaders, aspirants and stakeholders gathered for the exercise.

In a statement by his chief press secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojel, the governor described the day as “a great day” for the APC in Osun State, noting that the peaceful conduct of the primary reflected the collective resolve of party members to move forward as one family.

He urged party members and Nigerians to stand firmly behind the president to ensure continuity.

He stressed the importance of Osun State remaining strongly connected to the federal government, noting that such alignment would attract greater development, projects, economic support and opportunities for the people of the state.

Following Okpebholo’s address, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN), moved the motion for the adoption of a consensus candidate, nominating Bola Oyebamiji, while Senator Babajide Omoworare seconded the motion.

The proposal was unanimously accepted by party members and other aspirants, leading to the emergence of Bola Oyebamiji as the APC flagbearer for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

The primary election was attended by the Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who served as co-chairman of the committee; the Lagos State governor, represented by his deputy; the Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule; and the former governor of Kogi State, Yahya Bello, among other party leaders and stakeholders.