Osun 2026: Defections Won’t Affect APC Victory, Says Oyintiloye

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said recent defections by party members will not weaken its structure, popularity, or electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Speaking with journalists in Osogbo yesterday, Oyintiloye described the development as a regular feature of politics especially during an electioneering period.

He maintained that the APC remains the most formidable political force in Osun, with an extensive grassroots structure spanning all wards, polling units, communities, and local government areas.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, added that the emergence of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) as the party’s governorship candidate has significantly boosted the morale of members and generated enthusiasm among the electorate.

According to him, Oyebamiji’s widespread acceptability, competence, humility, accessibility, and experience in public service have positioned him as the preferred choice of many voters.

The APC stalwart noted that the party remains focused and undistracted by recent political developments, adding that ongoing consultations, stakeholder engagements, reconciliation efforts, and grassroots mobilisation have strengthened internal cohesion.

He urged party leaders, elected officials, stakeholders, and members to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation, emphasising that victory would be achieved through collective commitment and hard work.