APC leaders call for unity ahead of 2026 Osun governorship election

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders’ Forum in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has called on party members to embrace unity ahead of the August 8, 2026, governorship election in the state.

The call, contained in a communiqué issued on Sunday in Osogbo by the co-conveners of the Forum, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye and Hon. Tunji Adesokun, noted that unity among members would guarantee victory for the party’s candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, without stress.

The communiqué described Oyebamiji as a loyal, committed, and highly experienced politician, adding that his success at the poll must be pursued with unity of purpose.

The forum appealed to party leaders at both the state and federal levels to intensify efforts at uniting all interests and opinions within the party for success to be achieved.

“We are approaching a major election, and we must ensure that we go into the poll as a united and cohesive group.

“The choice of Oyebamiji as the party’s candidate has made the task easier, but our leaders, both at the state and national levels, must still work hard and prevent internal sabotage. We, the members of the Forum, are in full alignment with the choice of Oyebamiji as our flag bearer, and we will mobilise for his victory across the grassroots,” the statement read.

The forum also restated an earlier agreement reached by APC leaders in the local government area that all members should drop allegiance to other aspirants once the party produces a candidate, regardless of the constitutional mode of selection.

While commending the leaders of the party for ensuring a peaceful primary in the state, the Forum urged them to bring all aggrieved members together for the success of the party, noting that the electorate were yearning for the return of the APC to power and that victory would be easier if members shun divisive tendencies.