Osun Guber: ‘I Remain Tinubu’s Only Anointed Candidate,’ Oyebamiji Declares

By Oyindamola Olawuyi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has insisted that he remained the only candidate endorsed by President Bola Tinubu for the forthcoming poll.

Oyebamiji made the claim on Saturday during the inauguration of 7,830 polling unit canvassers drawn from Ifedayo, Ila, and Boluwaduro federal constituency. He also dismissed reports suggesting that President Tinubu had endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke.

He described the reports as false, adding that they were part of what he called a coordinated propaganda effort aimed at misleading voters ahead of the election.

“I remain the anointed and endorsed candidate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State,” Oyebamiji said.

“The claim that the President has endorsed the incumbent governor is false and should be disregarded. Those spreading such rumours are only trying to mislead the people of Osun State.”

The APC candidate, who was accompanied by his running mate, Engr. Benjamin Kayode Adereti, said his administration, if elected, would prioritise fairness, justice, transparency, accountability and equitable distribution of resources if elected.

The event also featured the defection of several political figures into the APC, including Hon. Ganiyu Ajiboye and Hon. Sulaiman Oladoye Salawu, who pledged support for the party’s campaign.

Oyebamiji described the inauguration of the canvassers as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation across polling units in Osun’s 332 wards and 30 local government areas, including the Ife-East Area Office in Modakeke.

He expressed confidence that the initiative would boost voter engagement and enhance the party’s chances ahead of the election.