Osun APC confident of defeating governor in upcoming poll
Oluwole Oke, Director General of the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council for the upcoming Osun governorship poll, has declared that the current governor, Ademola Adeleke, will not be re-elected. Speaking at the inauguration of APC campaign committees in Osogbo, Oke criticised the governor's administration and predicted a win for the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The opposition, however, dismissed these claims, insisting that Adeleke would secure another term. The governorship race also features Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress.
Key takeaways
- The Osun governorship election is scheduled for August 15, 2026.
- Oluwole Oke claims the APC is experienced in defeating sitting governors and is confident of victory before 10 p.m. on election day.
- Oke criticised the current administration for mismanaging resources and failing in key sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture.
- The Deputy Spokesperson to the Governor, Oladele Bamiji, refuted the allegations, stating that the administration has improved schools and hospitals.
- Major contenders in the election are Ademola Adeleke (Accord Party), Bola Oyebamiji (APC), and Najeem Salaam (African Democratic Congress).
