Oyebamiji selects Adereti as running mate for Osun governorship
Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress candidate, has chosen Benjamin Adereti as his running mate for the upcoming Osun governorship election. Adereti previously ran for the House of Representatives in Ife Federal Constituency but lost to Bimbo Ajilesoro. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released a final list of candidates, revealing changes in several parties' lineups. Fourteen political parties have been cleared to contest in the election.
Key takeaways
- Bola Oyebamiji picked Benjamin Adereti, who lost the 2023 House of Representatives election, as his running mate for the 2026 Osun governorship poll.
- The INEC list, dated March 4, 2026, shows several new running mates across parties, including Adeyera Oluwabusola Adesola and Abdulsalam Olamide.
- The Osun State Governorship poll is scheduled for August 15, 2026, with 14 political parties participating.
- Some parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party, have no candidate for the poll.
- The INEC letter also notes that March 9, 2026 is the last day for publishing the final list of nominated candidates.
