Formally announced: Ex-National Secretary of APC, Omisore, Throws Hat in Ring for Osun Governor Election
Senator Iyiola Omisore Joins Osun State Gubernatorial Race
Senator Iyiola Omisore, a former Deputy Governor and National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially entered the race for the Osun State governorship election. This announcement was confirmed by TVC on Tuesday, following a call from stakeholders in his region.
Omisore, who is from Ife, joins a field of about nine APC aspirants, including Bola Oyebamiji, Dotun Babayemi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Senator Mudashiru Hussain, Akin Ogunbiyi, Benedict Alabi, Kunle Adegoke Rasheed (SAN), and Senator Ajibola Basiru.
The party chieftain emphasizes the importance of choosing a candidate with a sound background and an unblemished political trajectory. He dismisses the argument that Ife and Osogbo will deliver huge votes as depending on the candidate. Instead, he suggests that the APC should choose a candidate with name recognition across the state.
The chieftain cites Iragbiji, a town in Boripe Local Government, as an example of a place that gave the party about 30,000 votes in the last governorship election. He believes that any area outside of Ife and Osogbo could rally support for the party if the candidate is chosen from there.
The chieftain also mentions that the 'Omo Ilu (son of soil)' sentiment may not work in Osogbo due to the concentration of energy and resources there. This statement indicates a strategic consideration in the selection of the APC's gubernatorial candidate in Osun State.
Before Omisore's declaration, eight other aspirants had already declared their interest in the APC's ticket. Some individuals are canvassing for Omisore's candidacy, believing that if he runs for the state's number one seat, his hometown of Ife would deliver a significant number of votes for the party. However, the chieftain states that "a bird in hand is worth more than one in the air," implying that the deputy's support is valuable.
Bola Oyebamiji, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, is among the APC aspirants. He has denied any presidential anointment in the race and emphasizes a fair contest among qualified candidates. Akin Ogunbiyi has also formally declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election under the APC banner.
As of now, the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has not publicly opposed Omisore's candidacy. However, it is important to note that there are no notable candidates from other parties mentioned in the available information. The seat of power in Osun State is Osogbo, according to the party chieftain. Omisore confirmed his ambition in a call on Monday afternoon.
- Senator Iyiola Omisore's background includes serving as the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- A call from stakeholders in his region led to Senator Omisore's entry into the Osun State governorship race.
- Omisore, an APC aspirant, hails from Ife, joining about nine other APC contenders.
- Bola Oyebamiji, Dotun Babayemi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Senator Mudashiru Hussain, Akin Ogunbiyi, Benedict Alabi, Kunle Adegoke Rashede (SAN), and Senator Ajibola Basiru are among the APC contenders.
- Omisore emphasizes the importance of a candidate with a sound background and an unblemished political trajectory.
- The APC should choose a candidate with name recognition across the state, according to Omisore.
- Iragbiji, a town in Boripe Local Government, gave the APC about 30,000 votes in the last governorship election, as per Omisore.
- The 'Omo Ilu (son of soil)' sentiment may not work in Osogbo due to the concentration of energy and resources, says the chieftain.
- Before Omisore's declaration, eight other APC aspirants had already shown interest in the party's ticket.
- Some individuals are advocating for Omisore's candidacy, thinking his hometown of Ife would deliver a significant number of votes for the party.
- However, the chieftain values Omisore's support more, saying "a bird in hand is worth more than one in the air."
- Bola Oyebamiji, a Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, is among the APC aspirants.
- Akin Ogunbiyi has formally declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election under the APC banner.
- The incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has not opposed Omisore's candidacy publicly.
- Although no notable candidates from other parties are mentioned in the available information, the seat of power in Osun State is Osogbo.
- Omisore officially announced his ambition in a call on Monday afternoon.
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