A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, yesterday hinted that a former governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, would contest the 2026 governorship election in the state.
Oyintiloye revealed this while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Osogbo, saying Oyetola stands the first right of refusal of the APC 2026 governorship ticket.
He said that Oyetola, currently serving as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, is better prepared than ever to end the reign of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led administration in the state come 2026.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, also said that in preparation for the task ahead, Oyetola had commenced consultation with significant stakeholders to evaluate and appraise the strength and challenges of the APC across local government areas of the state ahead of the election.
He further explained that Oyetola was doing that to brighten the APC’s chances and make it a more formidable platform for the next election.
Speaking on why Oyetola remains the best candidate for APC at the next governorship poll in Osun, Oyintiloye said that during his four-year tenure, Osun state witnessed a steady transformation in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and rural community development, among other areas.
According to him, despite the meagre federal allocation at that time, Oyetola, leveraging the rich experience garnered from both the private and public sectors over the years, was able to use the available resources in a way that had positive impacts on all sectors.
