Political activities ahead of the Osun State 2026 governorship election gathered momentum on Sunday as the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, alongside former Speakers and ex-legislators, commenced strategic consultations aimed at securing victory for the party.
The meeting, held at Alubarika House, Alekuwodo, Osogbo, brought together over 30 former lawmakers, including two former Speakers of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye and Mojeed Alabi.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Basiru said the gathering was convened to establish a campaign structure and steering committee that would coordinate the party’s electoral efforts ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship poll.
“This meeting is to formally create a structure and steering committee that will enable us to strategise and work towards the victory of our party in the August 8, 2026 election for our candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and also to ensure success for our party in the 2027 election for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Basiru said.
He explained that the forum was made up of experienced politicians who had previously contested and won elections in their constituencies, expressing confidence in their ability to mobilise grassroots support.
“These are people who have contested elections and won in their various constituencies. We believe they have strong grassroots influence and will work for the success of our party. By August 8, it will be clear who truly has the support of the people,” he added.
Leader of the forum and former Speaker, Mojeed Alabi, said the meeting was part of efforts to reposition the APC as a formidable political force in Osun State.
“We met today to constitute ourselves into a strong and united force for the purpose of uplifting the political situation of our state,” Alabi said.
He disclosed that members resolved to maintain unity behind the party’s flagbearer and engage with key stakeholders across different blocs within the APC.
“We will meet with governorship aspirants from the last primary election to ensure that all issues surrounding the selection of the candidate are amicably resolved, in a way that guarantees victory for our party in the August 8, 2026 election,” he added.
The consultations signal an early consolidation move by the APC as parties begin positioning ahead of the high-stakes Osun governorship contest.
Osun 2026: APC National Secretary, Ex-Lawmakers Begin Strategy Talks Ahead of Governorship Poll
